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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Merge PACS software. Product Usage: 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.

Reported: November 23, 2016 Initiated: March 28, 2016 #Z-0599-2017

Product Description

Merge PACS software. Product Usage: 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.

Reason for Recall

The software did not show unviewed images when the last view was skipped. The physician may potentially misdiagnose when not all images are available for viewing.

Details

Recalling Firm
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Units Affected
534 sites potentially have the affected versions
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Canada.
Location
Hartland, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merge PACS software. Product Usage: 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.. Recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc.. Units affected: 534 sites potentially have the affected versions.
Why was this product recalled?
The software did not show unviewed images when the last view was skipped. The physician may potentially misdiagnose when not all images are available for viewing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 23, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0599-2017.