[Recalled] Merge OrthoPACS versions 7.3, 7.3.1, 8.0 and 8.0.1 — Potential for prior thumbnails to not display in reverse chronological order an… | FDA 2019-07-11

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Potential for prior thumbnails to not display in reverse chronological order and images may not scroll in reverse chronological order when mammography stacked scrolling is enabled. Merge PACS provides image manipulation tools to enable users to view and compare images such as: linking, MPR, MIP, 3D image fusion/registration of CT, MR and PET; as well as CVR (Color Volume Rendering), measurements (linear distances, angles, areas, SUV, etc.), and annotations (for example, outline and label regions of interest, label spinal vertebrae).

This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.

Read the full official notice →

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