Hologic Fluoroscan Mini C-Arm Model with InSight- FD Software Version 5.0.1and 5.0.2 The device is a Mini C-arm Fluorosc

FDA device recall Z-2453-2012 · posted 2012-09-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Hologic, Inc.

Reason for recall

Fluoroscan Mini C-Arm models -InSight2, version 4.0 and 4.0.1 - DICOM images stored in PACS may be flipped 180around vertical axis. InSight FD, version 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 - DICOM images stored in PACS may be lipped 180 around vertical axis as well as 180 around a horizontal axis.

Action taken

Hologic issued an Urgent: Medical Device recall letter dated September 14, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Halogen corrected the anomaly and they provided the customer with the revised version of the software. Customers were asked to update their systems in accordance with the instructions provided with the software included with the letter. Customers were also asked to complete the attached acknowledgement form and fax or mail it to the firm at their earliest convenience. For any questions customers were instructed to call Hologic's Help Desk at 1-800-321-4659. For questions regarding this recall call 781-999-7300.

Root cause

Software design

Status

Terminated

Product code

JAA

Quantity affected

46 units

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia,Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Ecuador, Spain, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan Korea, Lithu

Date initiated

2012-09-14

Date posted

2012-09-25

Date terminated

2014-01-10

Location

Bedford, MA

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