Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1303-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Quantity | 236 units |
| Location | Malvern, PA, United States |
Official product description
Syngo.via. Medical Device Software. Picture archiving and communications system.
Why the product was recalled
A software functionality in the report sections Findings Information and Summary of Measured Findings is not performing properly. The system will use the original values instead of displaying and saving corrected/modified values. Outdated information could be sent to the referring physician when creating the formal report in the reporting system.
Distribution information
Device is software only. No products are distributed to wholesale dealers, distributers or retailers
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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