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…
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 recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
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
| 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.
What to do with this recall
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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