Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 27, 2012
With Digital Diagnost (DIDI) R 2.0.2 a mirrored "R in a circle" is burnt into the image (if mirrored) in the lower right corner of the image. When such an image is mirrored back i…
Philips Healthcare Inc. recalled Philips Digital Diagnost Software, software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 including mirror i… - a moderate-severity action.
Philips Digital Diagnost Software, software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 including mirror i… was recalled by Philips Healthcare Inc. in June 27, 2012. Reason: With Digital Diagnost (DIDI) R 2.0.2 a mirrored "R in a circle" is burnt into the image (if mirrored) in the …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1818-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Healthcare Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-With Digital Diagnost (DIDI) R 2.0.2 a mirrored "R in a circle" is burnt into the image (if mirrored) in the ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1818-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1818-2012) was formally reported on June 27, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 22, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Healthcare Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 752 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: With Digital Diagnost (DIDI) R 2.0.2 a mirrored "R in a circle" is burnt into the image (if mirrored) in the lower right corner of the image. When such an image is mirrored back inside the PACS system, an unmirrored "R … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Nationwide Foreign: Canada AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA ARMENIA ARUBA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADES…. 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
752 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Philips Digital Diagnost Software, software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 including mirror icon Stationary Fluoroscopic system
With Digital Diagnost (DIDI) R 2.0.2 a mirrored "R in a circle" is burnt into the image (if mirrored) in the lower right corner of the image. When such an image is mirrored back inside the PACS system, an unmirrored "R in a circle" appears in the lower left corner. This can be mistaken for a "right patient side" marker, although this can appear on the left patient side
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1818-2012 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 22, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 752 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Nationwide Foreign: Canada AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA ARMENIA ARUBA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGLADESH BARBADOS BELARUS… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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