FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Merge RadSuite,f/k/a: Emageon Advanced Visualization , RadSuite versions 8.30.7.8, 8.30.7.9, 8.30.8, and 8.31. Advanced Visualization (Image Viewing) includes: Full featured 2D imaging, 3D surface and volume rendering, Real-time Multi-Planar Reformatting (MPR), Real-time oblique imaging, Integrated image fusion, JPEG2000-based Adaptive Bandwidth Streaming, JPEG and Key Image Note export, Presentation States, Annotation and measurement tools, Automated linking, Display protocols, Enterprise Worklist, prior study management, softcopy viewing of digital mammography images provided that only 5 MP monitors with a cleared 510(k) are used and that digitized secondary captures of these images are not viewed for assisting in diagnosis, utilization of thirdparty electronic orthopedic templates, the display of Standard Uptake Value, recording voice reports using third party, plug-in software, and user configurable settings for viewing digital medical images and corresponding data The application provides a means to distribute, display, and store diagnostic-quality medical images in electronic format. The system displays traditional 2D and reconstructed 3D radiological images using Webenabled viewers over both local and wide area networks. The application provides workflow integration capabilities for health care enterprises, wherein: ¿ Radiologists can view, annotate, and tag studies as diagnostically Read. ¿ Referring physicians can view patient images and radiologists annotations. ¿ Tertiary care physicians, medical technologists, and information technology professionals can receive patient records.

Recall: Z-0614-2017 · Reported November 30, 2016

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0614-2017
Event ID
75267
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Report Date
November 30, 2016
Initiation Date
July 14, 2016
Classification Date
November 18, 2016
Termination Date
August 30, 2018
Address
900 Walnut Ridge Dr, N/A, Hartland, WI, 53029-8347, United States

Description

Merge RadSuite,f/k/a: Emageon Advanced Visualization , RadSuite versions 8.30.7.8, 8.30.7.9, 8.30.8, and 8.31. Advanced Visualization (Image Viewing) includes: Full featured 2D imaging, 3D surface and volume rendering, Real-time Multi-Planar Reformatting (MPR), Real-time oblique imaging, Integrated image fusion, JPEG2000-based Adaptive Bandwidth Streaming, JPEG and Key Image Note export, Presentation States, Annotation and measurement tools, Automated linking, Display protocols, Enterprise Worklist, prior study management, softcopy viewing of digital mammography images provided that only 5 MP monitors with a cleared 510(k) are used and that digitized secondary captures of these images are not viewed for assisting in diagnosis, utilization of thirdparty electronic orthopedic templates, the display of Standard Uptake Value, recording voice reports using third party, plug-in software, and user configurable settings for viewing digital medical images and corresponding data The application provides a means to distribute, display, and store diagnostic-quality medical images in electronic format. The system displays traditional 2D and reconstructed 3D radiological images using Webenabled viewers over both local and wide area networks. The application provides workflow integration capabilities for health care enterprises, wherein: ¿ Radiologists can view, annotate, and tag studies as diagnostically Read. ¿ Referring physicians can view patient images and radiologists annotations. ¿ Tertiary care physicians, medical technologists, and information technology professionals can receive patient records.

Reason

It was reported by a customer that RadSuite images are not appearing as readable images. This product malfunction has the potential to result in delay in care and a possible re-exposure of the patient to radiation (x-ray).

Code Info

RadSuite versions 8.30.7.8, 8.30.7.9, 8.30.8, and 8.31

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AL, CA, FL,IN, MI, MO, NY, PA, TN, and WI.

Quantity

29