Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 7, 2012
Vital Images has found two potential errors in calcium score values in restored snapshots of studies generated through use of Vitrea or Vitrea Enterprise Suite. This issue affect…
Vital Images, Inc. recalled Software for Vitrea, Vitrea fX, and Vitrea Enterprise Suite (VES): VPMC-09293C Vitr… - a moderate-severity action.
Software for Vitrea, Vitrea fX, and Vitrea Enterprise Suite (VES): VPMC-09293C Vitr… was recalled by Vital Images, Inc. in November 7, 2012. Reason: Vital Images has found two potential errors in calcium score values in restored snapshots of studies generate…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0186-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Vital Images, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Vital Images has found two potential errors in calcium score values in restored snapshots of studies generate….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0186-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0186-2013) was formally reported on November 7, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 13, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Vital Images, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plymouth, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 2088 (1133 USA).
The documented reason for this recall is: Vital Images has found two potential errors in calcium score values in restored snapshots of studies generated through use of Vitrea or Vitrea Enterprise Suite. This issue affects Version 3.1 of Vitrea fX; Version 5.2 … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and Puerto Rico, and the countries of ALGERIA, ANGOLA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CANADA CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLI…. 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
2088 (1133 USA)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Software for Vitrea, Vitrea fX, and Vitrea Enterprise Suite (VES): VPMC-09293C Vitrea . Model Number Vitrea 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 VPMC-09346B Vitrea fX Model Number Vitrea fX 3.1, 5.2, 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 VPMC-11731A Vitrea Enterprise Suite Model Number Vitrea Enterprise Suite 1.3, 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2. The software is a medical diagnostic system that allows the processing, review, analysis, communication, and media interchange of multi-dimensional digital images acquired from a variety of imaging devices. It provides the ability to review digital images from original DICOM data for multiple modalities, including CT, MR, DR, CR, XA, US, NM, PET, etc. The software is not meant for primary image interpretation in mammography. The Vitrea VScore option is intended for cardiac scoring from whole body CT derived measurements, including non-invasive detection and quantification of atherosclerotic plaque. Two image processing options, EKG Gate and Auto Gate, allow the operator to select images with reduced motion artifacts when processing data for Coronary Artery Calcification Scoring.
Vital Images has found two potential errors in calcium score values in restored snapshots of studies generated through use of Vitrea or Vitrea Enterprise Suite. This issue affects Version 3.1 of Vitrea fX; Version 5.2 of Vitrea; Versions 6.0, 6.1 and 6.2 of Vitrea and Vitrea fX; and Versions 1.3, 6.0, 6.1 and 6.2 of Vitrea Enterprise Suite; and all updates to those versions.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0186-2013 |
| Date reported | November 7, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 13, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Vital Images, Inc. |
| Firm location | Plymouth, MN |
| Affected scope | 2088 (1133 USA) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and Puerto Rico, and the countries of ALGERIA, ANGOLA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CANADA CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ECUADOR,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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