Merge Healthcare, Inc. recalls Merge, eFilm Workstation and eFilm Lite eFilm Workstation with Modules is a software application that is used for viewi…

Recall date

October 20, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0707-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Merge Healthcare, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US: Nationwide including DC, GU, PR and Internationally to Canada, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, ho…

Why it was recalled

A product issues happens for RF projection images. If user measures on RF image, .cal (Calibration) is not displayed and measurement is not correct. The .cal label is not displayed on the projection images after calibration is performed which should be present if the measurement is presented based on Pixel Spacing.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Merge, eFilm Workstation and eFilm Lite eFilm Workstation with Modules is a software application that is used for viewing medical images. eFilm Workstation with Modules receives digital images and data from various sources (including but not limited to CT, MR, US, RF units, computed and direct radiographic devices, secondary capture devices, scanners, imaging gateways or imaging sources). eFilm Workstation with Modules can be used to communicate, process and display medical images. Users have access to various image processing and measurement tools to assist them in viewing images. In addition, users can overlay templates on medical images to aid in preoperative planning. eFilm Workstation with Modules can be integrated with an institution s existing HIS or RIS for a fully integrated electronic patient record. Typical users of eFilm Workstation with Modules are trained medical professionals, including but not limited to radiologists, technologists and clinicians