FDA Recall Terminated

Centricity Enterprise Archive (EA) versions 3.0 to 3.0.7 software; GE Healthcare Integrated IT Solutions, Barrington, IL 60010. The software delivers a scalable and flexible DICOM storage solution for Cardiology and Radiology images.

Recall: Z-2316-2009 · Initiated August 14, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2316-2009
Event Number
52858
Firm
GE Healthcare Integrated IT Solutions
FEI Number
3004526608
Product Code
LMB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
August 14, 2009
Posted
September 24, 2009
Terminated
February 25, 2011
Address
540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington, IL, 60010-3051

Description

Centricity Enterprise Archive (EA) versions 3.0 to 3.0.7 software; GE Healthcare Integrated IT Solutions, Barrington, IL 60010. The software delivers a scalable and flexible DICOM storage solution for Cardiology and Radiology images.

Reason

Software error: There is potential safety issue with Centricity Enterprise Archive (EA) 3.0.x software where study split operations are not correctly replicated to a secondary 'shadow' archive.

Action

GE Healthcare Integrated IT Solutions sent Urgent Medical Device Correction letters dated August 7, 2009 to the attention to the Director of Radiology, the Hospital Administrator, the Head of the Radiology Department and the PACS Administrator. The letters advised users of the potential safety issue and provided safety instructions to follow until the software is updated. Users were asked to complete the enclosed Customer Reply form and fax the completed form to 1-847-939-1479. Any questions should be directed to the Remote Online Center or the GE Customer Care Center at 1-800-437-1171.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Belgium, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan and Turkey.

Quantity

212 units