FDA recall record

Merge Cardio software recall — FDA Z-2123-2017

Fetal patient report was automatically pulling prior measurement data for a prior fetus since the fetal study is based on the mother's MRN, resulting in…

Class IIclassification
Z-2123-2017official record ID
May 31, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2123-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMerge Healthcare, Inc.
Report dateMay 31, 2017
Recall initiation dateApr 13, 2016
Quantity30 sites have the potentially affected software versions
LocationHartland, WI, United States

Official product description

Merge Cardio software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. Intended to be used to acquire, store, print, transfer, and archive clinical information.

Why the product was recalled

Fetal patient report was automatically pulling prior measurement data for a prior fetus since the fetal study is based on the mother's MRN, resulting in the wrong fetal measurements getting referenced.

Distribution information

Distributed to the states of AZ, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MI, NY, NC, OH, OK, TX, and VT.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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