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Company: RAYSEARCH LABORATORIES AB Date of Enforcement Report: 3/16/2022 Class II PRODUCT RayStation/RayPlan- designed for treatment planning and analysis of radiation therapy. Software Version: 6.0.0.24 , 6.1.0.26 , 6.1.1.2 , 6.2.0.7 , 6.3.0.6 , 7.0.0.19 , 8.0.0.61 , 8.0.1.10 , 8.1.0.47 , 8.1.1.8 , 8.1.2.5 , 9.0.0.113 , 9.1.0.933 , 9.2.0.483 . Including Service Paks:...
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Company: Stryker Corporation Date of Enforcement Report: 3/16/2022 Class II PRODUCT 1688 Camera Control Unit (CCU), Catalog number: 1688010000 1688 Pendulum Camera Heads Recall Number: Z-0728-2022 REASON A software defect has been identified in the 1688 Camera Control Unit (CCU) that will cause the image on the monitor to flip upside-down into an incorrect orientation....
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In February 2022, the Medical Device Coordination Group (MDCG) established by Article 103 of Regulation (EU) 2017/745, released revision 1 of MDCG 2021-21, Guidance on performance evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic medical devices.  You can view the copy at this link: MDCG 2021-21 Rev.1 Guidance on performance evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro diagnostic medical...
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IEC 62304 and Emerging Standards for Medical Device and Health IT Software DATES:  June 6-10, 2022 (New date) Clock time each day:  10 am – 3 pm US EDT (one hour break from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm US Eastern time) COST: 5 short days for $2,200.00 – Multi-student discount available for 3 or more students...
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The U.S. FDA updated the medical device report data files, posting the Patient Problem Codes associated with “legacy Alternative Summary Report (ASR) files” on https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-reporting-mdr-how-report-medical-device-problems/mdr-data-files?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery. This update follows the addition of Patient Problem Codes to the public Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database in September 2020 to provide additional information on the nature...
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Company: Abiomed, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/9/2022 Class I PRODUCT OXY-1 System, Model Number 001-0500-001. Used during cardiopulmonary bypass. OXY-1 System consists of Console, Pump Drive, E Drive, and Pole Mount. The disposable Pump Lung Unit PLU part number 001-0400-100 is sold separately and is not part of this recall. Recall Number: Z-0550-2022 REASON...
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Company: Philips North America LLC Date of Enforcement Report: 2/9/2022 Class II PRODUCT A software tool intended for use by trained medical staff providing supplemental remote support to bedside care teams in the management and care of in-hospital patients. eCareManager version 4.2.1, eCareManager version 4.3.2, eCareManager version 4.3.3, eCareManager version 4.5.1, eCareManager version 4.5.2, eCareManager...
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Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/9/2022 Class II PRODUCT ACUSON Sequoia Ultrasound Imaging System with Software Version VA25A/B Recall Number: Z-0547-2022 REASON Due to a calculation error in the measurement when using 2D trace (manual trace) tool. The trace circumference value is overestimated and may potentially result in misdiagnosis of...
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Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 2/2/2022 Class II PRODUCT Artis pheno with software VE20C- diagnostic imaging angiography system Model: 10849000 Recall Number: Z-0515-2022 REASON Four potential software issues with Artis pheno and Artis icono systems with software VE20C: 1. Updated calibration data not saved with measurement after scene+/-; 2. No...
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Company: Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 1/26/2022 Class II PRODUCT ImagePilot Versions 1.92 and 1.93-software primarily facilitates processing and presentation of medical images on display monitors for medical diagnostics Product number: ADFR and ADJC Recall Number: Z-0500-2022 REASON lmagePilot versions 1.92 and 1.93 paired with an AeroDR or Momentum Panel potential...
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Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 1/26/2022 Class II PRODUCT 1. Sensis, material # 10764561; UDI : 04056869010137 2. Sensis Vibe Hemo, material # 11007641; UDI: 04056869010199 3. Sensis Vibe Combo, material # 11007642; UDI: 04056869010205 Recall Number: Z-0515-2022 REASON Software error which affects Sensis Vibe Hemo, Sensis and Sensis Vibe...
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Company: Align Technology Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 01/26/2023 Class II PRODUCT Invisalign Express 10 REF 8512 Invisalign System Comprehensive REF 9000 Invisalign System Moderate REF 9001 Recall Number: Z-1017-2023 REASON 3D orthodontic planning software has a defect that leads to an issue where incorrect number of aligners may be produced (less or greater than...
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Company: Ion Beam Applications S.A. Date of Enforcement Report: 1/19/2022 Class II PRODUCT Proteus 235; Version: PTS-8 versions before PTS-8.7.2 Recall Number: Z-0466-2022 REASON Proton Therapy System (PTS) software can be started in the clinical environment (clinical user) while some processes are still running in the test environment (tcs user). Initiating the startup of the...
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Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 1/19/2022 Class II PRODUCT SOMATOM Confidence – Computed tomography systems Model: 10590100 Recall Number: Z-0472-2022 SOMATOM Definition AS-Computed tomography system Model 8098027 Recall Number: Z-0473-2022 SOMATOM Edge Plus-Computed tomography system Model 1026700 Recall Number: Z-0474-2022 SOMATOM Definition Edge -Computed tomography system Model 10590000 Recall Number:...
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Company: Abbott Molecular, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 12/12/2021 Class II PRODUCT Alinity m System, Part No. 08N53-002 Recall Number: Z-0461-2022 REASON There is a software issue associated with the ability to properly complete a Field Service Engineer Maintenance and Diagnostics procedure. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Abbott Molecular, Inc. on 12/6/2021. Voluntary: Firm initiated VOLUME OF PRODUCT...
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Company: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 12/12/2021 Class II PRODUCT Atellica CH 930 Analyzer with Software version: V1.25.1 and lower- An automated, clinical chemistry analyzer designed to perform in vitro diagnostic tests on clinical specimens. Siemens Material Number (SMN): 11067000 Recall Number: Z-0449-2022 REASON (1)Software (SW) versions V1.25.1 and lower may result...
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FDA recently posted the following cybersecurity alert: On Tuesday, December 21, 2021, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a vulnerability medical advisory ICSMA-21-355-01 on the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect Infusion System. Successful remote exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain access to sensitive information, modify settings, or perform arbitrary actions as an...
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Company: Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 12/5/2021 Class II PRODUCT da Vinci SP Surgical systems with the following Model Name/ Model Number/ UDI: ASSY,PSS,SP1098,P4/ 380601-44/ 00886874114605 ASSY,SSC,SP1098,P4/ 380940-44 / 00886874114735 ASSY,VSS,SP1098,P4/ 380941-44 / 00886874114742 SOFTWARE, SYSTEM EMBEDDED RLS, SP1098, B70_P4_B327 (OS4 v4.0.0 (P4_B327) / 610112-327 / N/A Recall Number: Z-0419-2022 REASON Issue was...
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The US FDA announced on December 21, 2021, a cybersecurity alert for the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect Infusion System.  The announcement referenced a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) publication of a vulnerability disclosure ICSMA-21-355-01 on the Fresenius Kabi Agilia Connect Infusion System. Successful remote exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to gain...
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Company: Philips Healthcare Date of Enforcement Report: 12/1/2021 Class II PRODUCT Philips Azurion systems with software releases 2.1(L1) and 2.1(L2) Recall Number: Z-0238-2022 REASON 3D-RA is a reconstruction software product that can be used with the Philips Azurin system. This product extends the functionality of compatible X-ray equipment with the capability of 3D X-ray imaging....
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Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 12/1/2021 Class II PRODUCT Artis zee floor with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model Number: 10094135 Recall Number: Z-0296-2022 Artis zee ceiling with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model...
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Company: Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) Date of Enforcement Report: 12/1/2021 Class II PRODUCT Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software (D00U005) used by Medtronic Cobalt and Crome implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds): Cobalt XT VR: DVPA2D1, DVPA2D4; Cobalt VR: DVPB3D1, DVPB3D4; Cobalt XT DR: DDPA2D1, DPA2D4;...
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Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 12/1/2021 Class II PRODUCT SOMATOM Force with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10742326 Recall Number: Z-0283-2022 SOMATOM Definition AS with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #8098027 Recall Number: Z-0284-2022 SOMATOM Definition Edge with software syngo.CT VB20 Model #10590000 Recall Number: Z-0285-2022 SOMATOM Definition Flash with software syngo.CT...
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Company: Abbott Laboratories Date of Enforcement Report: 12/1/2021 Class II PRODUCT ARCHITECT i1000SR REF 01L86-01/1L86 and 1L87; ARCHITECT i2000SR REF 03M74-02/3M74; ARCHITECT i2000 REF 08C89-01/1G17 and 8C89 Recall Number: Z-0271-2022 ARCHITECT c4000 REF 02P24-01/2P24, 1P86, 1R24, and 1R25; ARCHITECT c8000 REF 01G06-11/1G06; ARCHITECT c16000 REF 03L77-01/3L77; Recall Number: Z-0272-2022 REASON Twelve software-related issues affecting software...
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Company: Philips North America Llc Date of Enforcement Report: 11/17/2021 Class II PRODUCT Philips Azurion Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Software version: 2.1.x Model numbers: 722063, 722064, 722067, 722068, 722078, 722079, 722221, 722222, 722223, 722224, 722225, 722226, 722227, 722228. (Azurion 3 M12, Azurion 3 M15, Azurion 5 M12, Azurion 5 M20, Azurion 7 B12, Azurion 7...
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Company: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Date of Enforcement Report: 11/17/2021 Class II PRODUCT Hemodialysis Delivery System, Software Version 2.x. Recall Number: Z-0215-2022 REASON If the operator initiates therapy with a saved prescription profile and makes a change to the prescription after a disposable filter change using the Same Patient button, the system may suggest values from...
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Company: FujiFilm Healthcare Americas Corporation Date of Enforcement Report: 11/10/2021 Class II PRODUCT Arietta 750 Ultrasound Software Version: V1.0.0 through V2.1.3 Recall Number: Z-0189-2022 Arietta 850 Ultrasound- Software Version: V1.0.0 through V4.1.3 Recall Number: Z-0190-2022 Lisendo 880 Ultrasound Software Version: V1.0 through V4.1.3 Recall Number: Z-0191-2022 Arietta 65 Ultrasound Software Versions: V1.0 through V4.0.0 Recall...
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Company: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 11/10/2021 Class II PRODUCT Artis zeego, Fluoroscopic X-Ray System: Models: 10280959,10502505, 10848283 in combination with the following workplace/system application software models: Product/Model #: syngo X Workplace, 10281061 syngo X Workplace, 10281299 syngo X Workplace, 10502522 Syngo Application Software, 10848815 Recall Number: Z-0200-2022 REASON Software error,...
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Company: Medtronic Neuromodulation Date of Enforcement Report: 11/10/2021 Class II PRODUCT Clinician Programmer Application (CPA) model A610 Clinician Software Application Recall Number: Z-0201-2022 REASON A software anomaly may occur with the clinician programmer application. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Medtronic Neuromodulation on 9/23/2021. Voluntary:  Firm Initiated recall is ongoing. VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE 3302 DISTRIBUTION U.S. Nationwide...
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Nothing software specific in this guidance, Manufacture-of-Blood-Components-Using-Pathogen-Reduction-Device-2021, but in the future one might envision that the validation and quality control could be automated by software. Purpose of the document is to provide guidance to establishments that collect or process blood and blood components, with recommendations for implementing a pathogen reduction device for the manufacture of...
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Company: MEDTECH SAS Date of Enforcement Report: 11/3/2021 Class I PRODUCT ROSA One 3.1 Brain application: The device is intended for the spatial positioning and orientation of instruments holders or tool guides to be used by trained surgeons to guide standard surgical instruments during brain and spine surgeries. Recall Number: Z-0118-2022 REASON The firm has...
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Company: AB SCIEX Date of Enforcement Report: 11/3/2021 Class II PRODUCT Cliquid MD (Version 3.4) software used in conjunction with Analyst MD software on SCIEX Citrine & 4500MD series liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) systems. Model No. 5088288 Recall Number: Z-0175-2022 REASON The values of the Internal Standard (IS) concentrations are incorrectly derived when the...
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Company: Xstrahl Limited Date of Enforcement Report: 11/3/2021 Class II PRODUCT Concerto User Interface Software provided with the following systems: (1) Xstrahl 100 Electronic Brachytherapy – 100kV Superficial X-Ray Therapy System; (2) Xstrahl 150 Electronic Brachytherapy – 150kV Superficial X-Ray Therapy System; (3) Xstrahl 200 – 225kV Superficial / Orthovoltage X-Ray Therapy System; (4) Xstrahl...
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Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the draft guidance: Content of Premarket Submissions for Device Software Functions. The draft guidance is intended to reflect FDA’s most current thinking on the recommended documentation sponsors should include in premarket submissions for FDA’s evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of device software functions, including both...
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Company: Zimmer Biomet Date of Enforcement Report: 10/29/2021 Class I PRODUCT ROSA One 3.1 Brain Application: The ROSA One 3.1 Brain Application is a robotic platform that helps neurosurgeons with positioning medical instruments or implants during surgery. The device is composed of a compact robotic arm and a touch screen mounted on a stand. Different...
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Company: Medtronic Neuromodulation Date of Enforcement Report: 10/29/2021 Class I PRODUCT ROSA One 3.1 Brain Application: The ROSA One 3.1 Brain Application is a robotic platform that helps neurosurgeons with positioning medical instruments or implants during surgery. The device is composed of a compact robotic arm and a touch screen mounted on a stand. Different...
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“From my 25 years at the agency, I completely understand that FDA CDRH guidance development, approval and publication is complex, time-consuming work. I often said it may be compared to threading 1000 needles simultaneously. It requires significant time and energy from many hard-working, dedicated professionals to even reach the first goal of published draft guidance....
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Company: Philips Ultrasound Inc Date of Enforcement Report: 10/27/2021 Class II PRODUCT EPIQ CVxi Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems, Product Code: 795232 Recall Number: Z-0123-2022 REASON Ultrasound system software issue can cause an EchoNavigator error notification, leading to an unresponsive system, necessitating system restart, which could lead to therapy/treatment delay and/or unnecessary therapy/treatment. Can occur during ultrasound-guided...
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Company: Canon Medical System, USA, INC. Date of Enforcement Report: 10/27/2021 Class II PRODUCT Canon PET-CT SCANNER, Cartesion Prime, MODEL PCD-1000A Recall Number: Z-0142-2022 REASON A software problem has been identified which could result in the diagnostic imaging system not proceeding to the next actual scan even though automatic start of the next scan is...
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The FDA CDRH announced the guidance documents they intend to publish in FY2022. They also announced their intention to finalize, withdraw, re-open the comment period, or re-issue a revised draft guidance for 80 percent of draft guidance documents within 3 years of the close of the comment period, and within 5 years of the close...
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Company: GE Healthcare, LLC Date of Enforcement Report: 10/27/2021 Class II PRODUCT SIGNA Premier Recall Number: Z-0132-2022 SIGNA Architect Recall Number: Z-0133-2022 SIGNA Pioneer Recall Number: Z-0134-2022 Discovery MR750w 3.0T Recall Number: Z-0135-2022 Discovery MR750 3.0T Recall Number: Z-0136-2022 SIGNA Creator, SIGNA Explorer Recall Number: Z-0137-2022 SIGNA Voyager Recall Number: Z-0138-2022 SIGNA Artist Recall Number:...
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September 17, 2021 CMS 617922 Excerpts from a warning letter of interest to software professionals: “The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your medical device operations at 200 W. Mercer Street, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98119 from June 3, 2021 through July 15, 2021. During the inspection, an FDA Investigator...
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Company: Draeger Medical, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 10/20/2021 Class II PRODUCT Evita V500 Ventilator with Installed CO2 Measurement Option-Intended for the ventilation of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Catalog Number: 8416400 Recall Number: Z-0108-2022 REASON Software 2.51 and Lower with Installed CO2 Measurement Option, may result in Restart of the Ventilator, brief cessation of...
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Company: BioMerieux SA Date of Enforcement Report: 10/20/2021 Class II PRODUCT MYLA Versions: 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.8, 4.8.1 and 4.8.2, part of the VIRTUO System Recall Number: Z-0084-2022 REASON Under certain conditions, there is a risk for a false negative result. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER BioMerieux SA on 9/2/2021. Voluntary:  Firm Initiated recall is ongoing. VOLUME OF PRODUCT...
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Company: Elekta Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 10/6/2021 Class II PRODUCT Elekta Monaco – Product Usage: used to make treatment plans for patients with prescriptions for external beam radiation therapy. Recall Number: Z-2563-2021 REASON Contour changes can be saved on an unintended image set. In addition, these contour edits do not cause the dose to...
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Company: Biodex Medical Systems, Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 10/6/2021 Class II PRODUCT Atomlab 500 Dose Calibrator Software 2.0.00 through Revision 2.0.08, inclusive Model: 086-330. Recall Number: Z-2580-2021 REASON When deleting a previously entered custom isotope, the software deletes the isotope, but not the associated dial setting. Possible other stored custom isotopes may then have...
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Company: Philips Ultrasound Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 9/29/2021 Class II PRODUCT EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions: 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Models: EPIQ 5 – 795120, EPIQ 5C – 795205, EPIQ 5G – 795204, EPIQ 7 – 795117, EPIQ 7C – 795201, EPIQ 7G – 795200, EPIQ CVxi -795232, EPIQ CVx – 795231 Recall...
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Company: Philips Ultrasound Inc. Date of Enforcement Report: 9/29/2021 Class II PRODUCT Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions: 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Models: Affiniti 30 795121, Affiniti 30 795218, Affiniti 50 795208, Affiniti 50 795118, Affiniti 70 795210, Affiniti 70 795119 Recall Number: Z-2484-2021 REASON Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the...
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Company: GE Healthcare, LLC Date of Enforcement Report: 9/29/2021 Class II PRODUCT Centricity PACS-IW with Universal Viewer – Product Usage: Is a device that displays medical images (including mammograms) and data from various imaging sources. Recall Number: Z-2502-2021 REASON Image acquisition failures and synchronization failure with the Centricity Enterprise Archive. RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER GE Healthcare, LLC...
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