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Philips Digital Diagnost Software, software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 including mirror icon Stationary Fluoroscopic sys

FDA device recall Z-1818-2012 · posted 2012-06-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Reason for recall
With Digital Diagnost (DIDI) R 2.0.2 a mirrored "R in a circle" is burnt into the image (if mirrored) in the lower right corner of the image. When such an image is mirrored back inside the PACS system, an unmirrored "R in a circle" appears in the lower left corner. This can be mistaken for a "right patient side" marker, although this can appear on the left patient side
Action taken
Philips Healthcare issued a Field Safety Notice on 5/22/12 advising users of the error. A software update (Rel 2.1.2) will issue to correct the problem. Contact your local Philips representative. 1-800-722-9377. For questions regarding this recall call 978-687-1501.
Root cause
Software change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MQB
Quantity affected
752 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Nationwide Foreign: Canada AFGHANISTAN ALBANIA ALGERIA ANGOLA ARGENTINA ARMENIA ARUBA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHAMAS BAHRAIN BANGL
Date initiated
2012-05-22
Date posted
2012-06-15
Date terminated
2017-02-24
Location
Andover, MA

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