FDA recall record

Merge Unity Z3D software recall — FDA Z-2551-2016

The software is unable to accurately determine the calcium score of scans with a slice thickness not equal to 3 mm.

Class IIclassification
Z-2551-2016official record ID
Aug 24, 2016report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2551-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMerge Healthcare, Inc.
Report dateAug 24, 2016
Recall initiation dateJul 23, 2015
Quantity9 sites potentially have the affected version
LocationHartland, WI, United States

Official product description

Merge Unity Z3D software. Merge Unity PACS (formerly DR Systems PACS) is a medical image and information management system that allows viewing, selection, processing, printing, telecommunications, and media interchange of medical images from a variety of diagnostic imaging systems.

Why the product was recalled

The software is unable to accurately determine the calcium score of scans with a slice thickness not equal to 3 mm.

Distribution information

US Distribution to states of: CA, PA, TX, and MT.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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