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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Syngo.plaza Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with software version VB20A; Model numbers: 10863171, 10863172, 10863173 Syngo.plaza is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) software device intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. It supports the physician in diagnosis and treatment planning. Syngo.plaza also supports storage and archiving of DICOM Structured reports. In a comprehensive imaging s

Reported: February 7, 2018 Initiated: August 18, 2017 #Z-0495-2018

Product Description

Syngo.plaza Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with software version VB20A; Model numbers: 10863171, 10863172, 10863173 Syngo.plaza is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) software device intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. It supports the physician in diagnosis and treatment planning. Syngo.plaza also supports storage and archiving of DICOM Structured reports. In a comprehensive imaging syngo.plaza integrates Hospital/Radiology Information Systems (HIS/RIS) to enable customer specific workflows. Syngo.plaza optionally uses a variety of advanced postprocessing applications.

Reason for Recall

Software update to correct several issues that include (1)Potential data loss, (2) Study mix-up, (3) Incorrect measurements on multi-frame images, (4) Dearchiving issue, and (5) Unauthorized access of data due to inadequate permissions for shared folders.

Details

Units Affected
47
Distribution
USA (nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AL, CT, FL, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX and WI. Foreign consignees were not reported as device is manufactured outside the U.S.
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Syngo.plaza Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) with software version VB20A; Model numbers: 10863171, 10863172, 10863173 Syngo.plaza is a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) software device intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. It supports the physician in diagnosis and treatment planning. Syngo.plaza also supports storage and archiving of DICOM Structured reports. In a comprehensive imaging syngo.plaza integrates Hospital/Radiology Information Systems (HIS/RIS) to enable customer specific workflows. Syngo.plaza optionally uses a variety of advanced postprocessing applications.. Recalled by Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Units affected: 47.
Why was this product recalled?
Software update to correct several issues that include (1)Potential data loss, (2) Study mix-up, (3) Incorrect measurements on multi-frame images, (4) Dearchiving issue, and (5) Unauthorized access of data due to inadequate permissions for shared folders.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 7, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0495-2018.