FDA recall record

Merge PACS software recall — FDA Z-1176-2017

Potential exists for an incorrect patient image being displayed which could result in the delay in diagnosis or treatment.

Class IIclassification
Z-1176-2017official record ID
Feb 15, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1176-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMerge Healthcare, Inc.
Report dateFeb 15, 2017
Recall initiation dateApr 4, 2016
Quantity29 sites have the potentially affected software
LocationHartland, WI, United States

Official product description

Merge PACS software. The firm name on the label is Merge Healthcare, Hartland, WI.

Why the product was recalled

Potential exists for an incorrect patient image being displayed which could result in the delay in diagnosis or treatment.

Distribution information

Distribution was made to medical facilities in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, and WI. 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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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