Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 20, 2013
Philips Healthcare became aware of a software problem with the IntelliSpace PACS system, in that a timing issue has been identified that may result in a condition where the device…
Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. recalled Philips brand IntelliSpace PACS 4.4, Image Management System; The system is a software pa… - a moderate-severity action.
Philips brand IntelliSpace PACS 4.4, Image Management System; The system is a software pa… was recalled by Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. in November 20, 2013. Reason: Philips Healthcare became aware of a software problem with the IntelliSpace PACS system, in that a timing iss…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0269-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Philips Healthcare became aware of a software problem with the IntelliSpace PACS system, in that a timing iss….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0269-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0269-2014) was formally reported on November 20, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 14, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Foster City, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 71 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Philips Healthcare became aware of a software problem with the IntelliSpace PACS system, in that a timing issue has been identified that may result in a condition where the device does not store additional images receiv… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and country: Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
71 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Philips brand IntelliSpace PACS 4.4, Image Management System; The system is a software package used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, store, distribute, process and display images and associated data throughout a clinical environment. Product is manufactured and distributed by Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. Foster City, CA IntelliSpace PACS are image management systems intended to be used by trained professionals, including but not limited to physicians, nurses and medical technicians. The system is a software package used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, store, distribute, process and display images and associated data throughout a clinical environment. The software performs digital image processing, measurement, communication and storage. iSite supports receiving, sending, printing, storing and displaying studies received from the following modality types via DICOM: CT, MR, NM, US, XA, PET, DX, DR, RE, RT, MG, SC, VL, as well as hospital/radiology information systems.
Philips Healthcare became aware of a software problem with the IntelliSpace PACS system, in that a timing issue has been identified that may result in a condition where the device does not store additional images received before processing is complete. The missing images may contain pathology which may result in a different diagnosis if they had been available at time of interpretation.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0269-2014 |
| Date reported | November 20, 2013 |
| Date initiated | October 14, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. |
| Firm location | Foster City, CA |
| Affected scope | 71 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and country: Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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