Merge RadSuite — Class II medical device recall Z-0614-2017
Terminated recall by Merge Healthcare, Inc., reported 2016-11-30, distributed nationwide. It was reported by a customer that RadSuite images are not appearing as readable images. This product malfunct
| Recall number | Z-0614-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Merge Healthcare, Inc., Hartland, WI, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-07-14 |
| Classified | 2016-11-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-11-30 |
| Terminated | 2018-08-30 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 29 |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
Product
Merge RadSuite,f/k/a: Emageon Advanced Visualization , RadSuite versions 8.30.7.8, 8.30.7.9, 8.30.8, and 8.31. Advanced Visualization (Image Viewing) includes: Full featured 2D imaging, 3D surface and volume rendering, Real-time Multi-Planar Reformatting (MPR), Real-time oblique imaging, Integrated image fusion, JPEG2000-based Adaptive Bandwidth Streaming, JPEG and Key Image Note export, Presentation States, Annotation and measurement tools, Automated linking, Display protocols, Enterprise Worklist, prior study management, softcopy viewing of digital mammography images provided that only 5 MP monitors with a cleared 510(k) are used and that digitized secondary captures of these images are not viewed for assisting in diagnosis, utilization of thirdparty electronic orthopedic templates, the display of Standard Uptake Value, recording voice reports using third party, plug-in software, and user configurable settings for viewing digital medical images and corresponding data The application provides a means to distribute, display, and store diagnostic-quality medical images in electronic format. The system displays traditional 2D and reconstructed 3D radiological images using Webenabled viewers over both local and wide area networks. The application provides workflow integration capabilities for health care enterprises, wherein: ¿ Radiologists can view, annotate, and tag studies as diagnostically Read. ¿ Referring physicians can view patient images and radiologists annotations. ¿ Tertiary care physicians, medical technologists, and information technology professionals can receive patient records.
Reason for recall
It was reported by a customer that RadSuite images are not appearing as readable images. This product malfunction has the potential to result in delay in care and a possible re-exposure of the patient to radiation (x-ray).
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