FDA Recall Terminated

Syngo Plaza Picture archiving and communication system. Software only. PACS intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. Stores and archives within DICOM structured reports. Integrates hospital/radiology information systems.

Recall: Z-0862-2016 · Initiated December 22, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0862-2016
Event Number
73041
Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
FEI Number
2240869
Product Code
LLZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
December 22, 2015
Posted
February 23, 2016
Terminated
September 5, 2017
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, PA, 19355-1418

Description

Syngo Plaza Picture archiving and communication system. Software only. PACS intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store and archive digital medical images. Stores and archives within DICOM structured reports. Integrates hospital/radiology information systems.

Reason

Siemens is releasing an updated software version to address several software issues including RGB images will show "?" since calculation of HU is not possible; save as option enabled; changes in access for loading studies; breast region is now properly fitted to segment boundary when clicking fit breast to screen.

Action

Siemens sent a Voluntary Correction and Removal Action letter dated December 30, 2015. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were notified that a software update VB10A_HF01/06 is being released simulataneously to eliminate the issue. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-888-826-9702.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including AL CA CT FL IN KS LA MA MD MI MN MO MS NE NY OH OR PA TX WA WI

Quantity

68