FDA recall record

Merge PACS software recall — FDA Z-2591-2017

When cut lines are shown on an image, the lines may go from being vertical and then shift to horizontal causing confusion to the physician. This may cause…

Class IIclassification
Z-2591-2017official record ID
Jun 21, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2591-2017
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMerge Healthcare, Inc.
Report dateJun 21, 2017
Recall initiation dateMay 8, 2017
Quantity47 sites have the potentially affected versions
LocationHartland, WI, United States

Official product description

Merge PACS software. Merge PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) is designed and marketed for soft copy reading, communication, and storage of studies produced by digital modalities, including digital mammography

Why the product was recalled

When cut lines are shown on an image, the lines may go from being vertical and then shift to horizontal causing confusion to the physician. This may cause a misdiagnosis.

Distribution information

Nationwide 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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