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FDA Devices recall · Reported December 14, 2016

Merge, eFilm Workstation and eFilm Lite eFilm Workstation with Modules is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation with Modules 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). eFilm Workstation with Modules can be used to communicate, process and display medical images. Users have

A product issues happens for RF projection images. If user measures on RF image, .cal (Calibration) is not displayed and measurement is not correct. The .cal label is not displaye…

Recall #
Z-0707-2017
Affected scope
2163
Initiated
October 20, 2016
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Merge Healthcare, Inc. recalled Merge, eFilm Workstation and eFilm Lite eFilm Workstation with Modules is a software ap… - a moderate-severity action.

Merge, eFilm Workstation and eFilm Lite eFilm Workstation with Modules is a software ap… was recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc. in December 14, 2016. Reason: A product issues happens for RF projection images. If user measures on RF image, .cal (Calibration) is not di…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0707-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Merge Healthcare, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A product issues happens for RF projection images. If user measures on RF image, .cal (Calibration) is not di….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 14, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0707-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0707-2017) was formally reported on December 14, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 20, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Merge Healthcare, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hartland, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 2163.

The documented reason for this recall is: A product issues happens for RF projection images. If user measures on RF image, .cal (Calibration) is not displayed and measurement is not correct. The .cal label is not displayed on the projection images after calibra… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US: Nationwide including DC, GU, PR and Internationally to Canada, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Repu…. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2163

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Merge, eFilm Workstation and eFilm Lite eFilm Workstation with Modules is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation with Modules 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). eFilm Workstation with Modules can be used to communicate, process and display medical images. Users have access to various image processing and measurement tools to assist them in viewing images. In addition, users can overlay templates on medical images to aid in preoperative planning. eFilm Workstation with Modules can be integrated with an institution s existing HIS or RIS for a fully integrated electronic patient record. Typical users of eFilm Workstation with Modules are trained medical professionals, including but not limited to radiologists, technologists and clinicians

Reason for recall

A product issues happens for RF projection images. If user measures on RF image, .cal (Calibration) is not displayed and measurement is not correct. The .cal label is not displayed on the projection images after calibration is performed which should be present if the measurement is presented based on Pixel Spacing.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0707-2017
Date reported December 14, 2016
Date initiated October 20, 2016
Recalling firm Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Firm location Hartland, WI
Affected scope 2163
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US: Nationwide including DC, GU, PR and Internationally to Canada, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecua…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2163 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merge, eFilm Workstation and eFilm Lite eFilm Workstation with Modules is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation with Modules 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). eFilm Workstation with Modules can be used to communicate, process and display medical images. Users have access to various image processing and measurement tools to assist them in viewing images. In addition, users can overlay templates on medical images to aid in preoperative planning. eFilm Workstation with Modules can be integrated with an institution s existing HIS or RIS for a fully integrated electronic patient record. Typical users of eFilm Workstation with Modules are trained medical professionals, including but not limited to radiologists, technologists and clinicians. Recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc.. Units affected: 2163.
Why was this product recalled?
A product issues happens for RF projection images. If user measures on RF image, .cal (Calibration) is not displayed and measurement is not correct. The .cal label is not displayed on the projection images after calibration is performed which should be present if the measurement is presented based on Pixel Spacing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 14, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0707-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US: Nationwide including DC, GU, PR and Internationally to Canada, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Yemen..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0707-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported December 14, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.