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Brand name: Olympus ImageManager Software, Versions 6.0 through 6.4.1 (excluding version 6.3.8) Common name: Medical ima

FDA device recall Z-0047-04 · posted 2003-10-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Olympus America Inc.
Reason for recall
Software malfunction; potential for simultaneous cross-linking of exam images to another patient's file.
Action taken
OAI sent "Urgent-Device Correction" letters, dated 8/19/03, to the end users, explaining the software malfunction. The letter also provided specific instructions to the end users until the software fix is installed. For technical assistance, users can contact OAI's Technical Assistance Center 1-800-848-9024. Accompanying the letter is a questionnaire to be completed by the end users & returned to OAI for scheduling an appointment to visit the facility to install the software fix.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LMB
Quantity affected
1014
Distribution
Medical facilities (end users) nationwide and Puerto Rico, plus 5 foreign accounts located in Canada, Mexico, Ecuador and Chile.
Date initiated
2003-08-19
Date posted
2003-10-15
Date terminated
2005-03-22
Location
Melville, NY

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