Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 22, 2014
In Imagecast PACS versions prior to 3.6.51.01, the estimated magnification factor (0018,1114) was not accounted for. These versions of Imagecast PACS look for values to be present…
Ge Healthcare It recalled Imagecast PACS is an image management system intended to be used by trained professionals… - a moderate-severity action.
Imagecast PACS is an image management system intended to be used by trained professionals… was recalled by Ge Healthcare It in January 22, 2014. Reason: In Imagecast PACS versions prior to 3.6.51.01, the estimated magnification factor (0018,1114) was not account…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0773-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Healthcare It issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-In Imagecast PACS versions prior to 3.6.51.01, the estimated magnification factor (0018,1114) was not account….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0773-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0773-2014) was formally reported on January 22, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 4, 2011. 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 43 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: In Imagecast PACS versions prior to 3.6.51.01, the estimated magnification factor (0018,1114) was not accounted for. These versions of Imagecast PACS look for values to be present in the following tags to calculate a me… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution: US including states of: AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI, WV + District of Columbia.. 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
43 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Imagecast PACS is an image management system intended to be used by trained professionals, including but not limited to physicians, nurses and medical technicians. The system is used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, transmit, process and store images and data throughout a clinical environment. Data and images are acquired through DICOM compliant imaging devices and modalities. Lossy compressed mammographic images and digitized film screen images must not be reviewed for primary image and interpretations. Mammongraphic may only be interpreted using an FDA approved monitor that offers at least 5 Mpixel resolution and meets other technical specifications reviewed and accepted by the FDA.
In Imagecast PACS versions prior to 3.6.51.01, the estimated magnification factor (0018,1114) was not accounted for. These versions of Imagecast PACS look for values to be present in the following tags to calculate a measurement from pixels to millimeters (mm): (0020,0030) Pixel Spacing and, (0018,1164) Imager Pixel Spacing. Because the estimated magnification factor is not used, distance meas
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0773-2014 |
| Date reported | January 22, 2014 |
| Date initiated | March 4, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare It |
| Firm location | Barrington, IL |
| Affected scope | 43 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution: US including states of: AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IA, IN, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI, WV + District of Columbia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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