Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1496-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 22, 2015 |
| Quantity | 16 sites were originally identified as potentially having the affected versions |
| Location | Hartland, WI, United States |
Official product description
Merge Cardio software with Issuer of Patient ID (IPID). The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.
Why the product was recalled
For sites using the Issuer of Patient ID (IPID), the system will display the study list and images from different patients with different IPIDs as though they are for the same patient if they all have the first name, last name, and medical record number in common.
Distribution information
US Distribution was made to medical facilities located in GA, IL, MD, MI, MO, OH, TN, and VT. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.
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: Letter.
What to do next
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