Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 30, 2019
The Brainlab Patient Data Manager software (PDM) in combination with the Brainlab iPlan CMF/Cranial/ENT/Spine software 2.1.1, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.4.0, 2.5.0, 2.5.1 (if u…
Brainlab Ag recalled Patient Data Manager, Model/Catalogue Numbers: 25100-09 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.1.1LI… - a moderate-severity action.
Patient Data Manager, Model/Catalogue Numbers: 25100-09 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.1.1LI… was recalled by Brainlab Ag in October 30, 2019. Reason: The Brainlab Patient Data Manager software (PDM) in combination with the Brainlab iPlan CMF/Cranial/ENT/Spine…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0176-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Brainlab Ag issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Brainlab Patient Data Manager software (PDM) in combination with the Brainlab iPlan CMF/Cranial/ENT/Spine….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0176-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0176-2020) was formally reported on October 30, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 25, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Brainlab Ag is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Munich. Federal records list the affected scope as 1230 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Brainlab Patient Data Manager software (PDM) in combination with the Brainlab iPlan CMF/Cranial/ENT/Spine software 2.1.1, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.4.0, 2.5.0, 2.5.1 (if used in combination with iPlan CMF/Crania… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: worldwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1230 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Patient Data Manager, Model/Catalogue Numbers: 25100-09 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.1.1LICENSE ONLY 25100-10 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.2.0 LICENSE ONLY 25100-11 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.2.1 LICENSE ONLY 25100-12 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.3 INSTALLER 25100-12A - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.3.1 INSTALLER 25100-13 - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.3 LICENSE 25100-12B - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.4.0 INSTALLER 25100-13A - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.4 LICENSE 25100-12C - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.5.0 INSTALLER 25100-12D - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.5.1 INSTALLER 25100-13B - PATIENT DATA MANAGER 2.5 LICENSE used in combination with iPlan CMF/Cranial/ENT/Spine 3.0.5, 3.0.6. Product Usage: Patient Data Manager is intended to load patient data from and export patient data to connected network locations (like file shares and PACS) and removable media. Furthermore, the software is intended to start other applications (like Brainlab planning and navigation applications) and to route applications and connected video sources to displays attached to the system that are running Patient Data Manager. The software is also intended to connect two Brainlab systems to each other via network.
The Brainlab Patient Data Manager software (PDM) in combination with the Brainlab iPlan CMF/Cranial/ENT/Spine software 2.1.1, 2.2.0, 2.2.1, 2.3.0, 2.3.1, 2.4.0, 2.5.0, 2.5.1 (if used in combination with iPlan CMF/Cranial/ENT/Spine 3.0.5, 3.0.6) that may lead to shifts applied to segmentation objects in iPlan being not reflected when exported into DICOM under specific circumstances.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0176-2020 |
| Date reported | October 30, 2019 |
| Date initiated | September 25, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Brainlab Ag |
| Firm location | Munich |
| Affected scope | 1230 units |
| Distribution | worldwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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