Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2144-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Merge Healthcare, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 30, 2016 |
| Quantity | 216 sites have the affected software |
| Location | Hartland, WI, United States |
Official product description
Merge OfficePACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI. OfficePACS is intended for the manipulation and displaying of medical images by a suitable licensed and qualified healthcare professional. It can show images from different modalities and interfaces to various image storage and printing devices using DICOM or similar interface standards. OrthoPACS also uses such images, in conjunction with templates for prosthetic devices, for the purposes of choosing the nature and characteristics of the prosthetic device to be used when planning a potential surgical procedure.
Why the product was recalled
Potential data loss occurs as a result of the software archiving not working properly.
Distribution information
The software was distributed nationwide to medical facilities. There was no government/military/foreign 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: E-Mail.
What to do next
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