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FDA Devices recall · Reported January 22, 2014

Merge Mammo is a multi-modality, vendor-neutral digital mammography workstation that enables imaging centers to use a single workstation to display and read images from different vendors and different acquisition devices, including digital mammography, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Two and three dimensional image review, manipulation, analysis and therapy planning capabilities that support image management display needs in the medical environment from multiple locations within and outside the hospi

There is a potential safety issue with the 8.0.2 version software of the Merge (Cedara) Mammo viewer. The Merge Mammo viewer can load and display images not in synch with the sele…

Recall #
Z-0748-2014
Affected scope
28 units
Initiated
August 26, 2013
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Ge Healthcare It recalled Merge Mammo is a multi-modality, vendor-neutral digital mammography workstation that enab… - a moderate-severity action.

Merge Mammo is a multi-modality, vendor-neutral digital mammography workstation that enab… was recalled by Ge Healthcare It in January 22, 2014. Reason: There is a potential safety issue with the 8.0.2 version software of the Merge (Cedara) Mammo viewer. The Mer…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0748-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Healthcare It issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential safety issue with the 8.0.2 version software of the Merge (Cedara) Mammo viewer. The Mer….

Moderate
severity level
28 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
January 22, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0748-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0748-2014) was formally reported on January 22, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 26, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare It is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Barrington, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 28 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential safety issue with the 8.0.2 version software of the Merge (Cedara) Mammo viewer. The Merge Mammo viewer can load and display images not in synch with the selected or highlighted images in the thumbn… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, CA, IA, ID, IL, MI, MS, MT, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, WI and Internationally to Israel, Mexico, and Spain.. 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

28 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Merge Mammo is a multi-modality, vendor-neutral digital mammography workstation that enables imaging centers to use a single workstation to display and read images from different vendors and different acquisition devices, including digital mammography, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Two and three dimensional image review, manipulation, analysis and therapy planning capabilities that support image management display needs in the medical environment from multiple locations within and outside the hospital. Productivity-Enhancing Second Console Workstations - Workstations designed to perform automated, routine tasks such as image review, printing and archiving as well as post processing capabilities that enable special services for referring physicians. Diagnostic Review Workstations - Workstations designed to assist radiologists and surgeons in conducting primary diagnostic review and planning through flexible and interactive manipulation of multi-modal softcopy image including the use of prosthetic template overlays, and including mammography. Physician's Review Workstations - Workstations designed to give easy and economic access to multi-modality softcopy images in multiple locations within and outside the hospital. (e.g. teleconferencing, teleradiology etc.) Lossy compressed mammographic images must not be used for primary diagnostic interpretation unless approved for use in digital mammography. Display monitors used for primary diagnostic interpretation of mammographic images must be approved for use in digital mammography.

Reason for recall

There is a potential safety issue with the 8.0.2 version software of the Merge (Cedara) Mammo viewer. The Merge Mammo viewer can load and display images not in synch with the selected or highlighted images in the thumbnail navigator. This incorrect image display issue could result in an inaccurate reading on the Merge Mammo workstation. This could result in a missed intervention or mis-diagnosis.

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-0748-2014
Date reported January 22, 2014
Date initiated August 26, 2013
Recalling firm Ge Healthcare It
Firm location Barrington, IL
Affected scope 28 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, CA, IA, ID, IL, MI, MS, MT, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, WI and Internationally to Israel, Mexico, and Spain.

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

Scale of Impact

28 units 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merge Mammo is a multi-modality, vendor-neutral digital mammography workstation that enables imaging centers to use a single workstation to display and read images from different vendors and different acquisition devices, including digital mammography, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Two and three dimensional image review, manipulation, analysis and therapy planning capabilities that support image management display needs in the medical environment from multiple locations within and outside the hospital. Productivity-Enhancing Second Console Workstations - Workstations designed to perform automated, routine tasks such as image review, printing and archiving as well as post processing capabilities that enable special services for referring physicians. Diagnostic Review Workstations - Workstations designed to assist radiologists and surgeons in conducting primary diagnostic review and planning through flexible and interactive manipulation of multi-modal softcopy image including the use of prosthetic template overlays, and including mammography. Physician's Review Workstations - Workstations designed to give easy and economic access to multi-modality softcopy images in multiple locations within and outside the hospital. (e.g. teleconferencing, teleradiology etc.) Lossy compressed mammographic images must not be used for primary diagnostic interpretation unless approved for use in digital mammography. Display monitors used for primary diagnostic interpretation of mammographic images must be approved for use in digital mammography.. Recalled by Ge Healthcare It. Units affected: 28 units.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential safety issue with the 8.0.2 version software of the Merge (Cedara) Mammo viewer. The Merge Mammo viewer can load and display images not in synch with the selected or highlighted images in the thumbnail navigator. This incorrect image display issue could result in an inaccurate reading on the Merge Mammo workstation. This could result in a missed intervention or mis-diagnosis.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 22, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0748-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, CA, IA, ID, IL, MI, MS, MT, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, WI and Internationally to Israel, Mexico, and Spain..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0748-2014) 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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