FDA Recall Terminated

iSite PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), software versions 3.6.28.x and 4.1.x. The product is an image management system (software package) used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, store, distribute, process and display images and associated data throughout a clinical environment. Device is intended for use by trained professionals.

Recall: Z-0118-2009 · Initiated August 29, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0118-2009
Event Number
49403
Firm
Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc.
FEI Number
3002971142
Product Code
LLZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
August 29, 2008
Posted
October 28, 2008
Terminated
November 30, 2010
Address
4100 E 3rd Ave, Ste 101, Foster City, CA, 94404-4819

Description

iSite PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), software versions 3.6.28.x and 4.1.x. The product is an image management system (software package) used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, store, distribute, process and display images and associated data throughout a clinical environment. Device is intended for use by trained professionals.

Reason

Two defects have been identified: 1) potential to display a patient on the canvas page that is different from the patient whose images are displayed on diagnostic monitors when using Conference Presentation States and when opening two or more studies from a folder or an exam worklist and 2) potential to miscalculate measurements when Pixel Spacing and Imager Pixel Spacing DICOM tag values are bot

Action

A notification letter (Urgent Product Correction) dated 8/29/08 was sent via certified mail to all customers alerting them of the issue, requiring posting of notification. Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. strongly recommend all customers advise their iSite Radiology users not to open multiple patient exams simultaneously from a folder or worklist using Conference Presentation States. A software correction is being worked on, and should be available by end of Q3 2008 for version 4.1.45.2. A mandatory upgrade is required for all customers who are currently using iSite version 4.1.45.2 and former versions. For specific questions regarding these issues, contact the Customer Advocate (CARE) or Customer Care at Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. at 1-877-328-2808. In your communication with Customer Care at Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. , please refer to this notification and associated FCO 22945704-08292008-004.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution including USA (MN, CO and PA) and countries of Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Thailand, Japan and Australia.

Quantity

27 units.