PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

eFilm Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1. eFilm Workstation is one of the components of a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System). Product Usage: eFilm Workstation is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation receives digital images and data from various sources (including but not limited to CT,MR, US, RF units, computed and direct radiographic devices, secondary capture devices, scanners, imaging gateways or imaging sources). Images are stored, c

Reported: October 22, 2014 Initiated: August 28, 2014 #Z-0068-2015

Product Description

eFilm Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1. eFilm Workstation is one of the components of a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System). Product Usage: eFilm Workstation is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation receives digital images and data from various sources (including but not limited to CT,MR, US, RF units, computed and direct radiographic devices, secondary capture devices, scanners, imaging gateways or imaging sources). Images are stored, communicated, processed and displayed on the local disc of a workstation and/or across computer networks at distributed locations. Tasks that users may perform when viewing images include, but are not limited to: adjustment of window width and level; image stacking; annotation and measurement of regions of interest; and inversion, rotation, and flips of images. In addition, eFilm Workstation can be integrated with an institution s existing HIS or RIS for a fully integrated electronic patient record.

Reason for Recall

There is an issue related to eFilm Workstation versions 4.0 and 4.0.1 when having multiple studies open and utilizing the thumbnail panel to select multiple series from multiple studies may lead to the selection of an incorrect study.

Details

Recalling Firm
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Units Affected
2,630
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, and Yemen.
Location
Hartland, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
eFilm Workstation 4.0 and 4.0.1. eFilm Workstation is one of the components of a PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System). Product Usage: eFilm Workstation is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation receives digital images and data from various sources (including but not limited to CT,MR, US, RF units, computed and direct radiographic devices, secondary capture devices, scanners, imaging gateways or imaging sources). Images are stored, communicated, processed and displayed on the local disc of a workstation and/or across computer networks at distributed locations. Tasks that users may perform when viewing images include, but are not limited to: adjustment of window width and level; image stacking; annotation and measurement of regions of interest; and inversion, rotation, and flips of images. In addition, eFilm Workstation can be integrated with an institution s existing HIS or RIS for a fully integrated electronic patient record.. Recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc.. Units affected: 2,630.
Why was this product recalled?
There is an issue related to eFilm Workstation versions 4.0 and 4.0.1 when having multiple studies open and utilizing the thumbnail panel to select multiple series from multiple studies may lead to the selection of an incorrect study.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 22, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0068-2015.