Origin Data Management Software (Brainlab) – patient record merge (2025)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Origin Data Management software versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.0, 3.2.1
Brand
Brainlab AG Olof-Palme-Str. 9 Munich Germany
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Origin Data Management software version 3.1 is 04056481145118, Origin Data Management software version 3.2 is 04056481146078
Products Sold
Origin Data Management software version 3.1 is 04056481145118; Origin Data Management software version 3.2 is 04056481146078
Brainlab AG Olof-Palme-Str. 9 Munich Germany is recalling Origin Data Management software versions 3.1.0, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.2.0, 3.2.1 due to Under certain circumstances, it can occur that patient records from unrelated individuals are automatically merged into one patient record without use. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Under certain circumstances, it can occur that patient records from unrelated individuals are automatically merged into one patient record without user notification.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
An URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE / PRODUCT NOTIFICATION letter was sent to customers beginning 2/10/25. User Corrective Action: According to our records, at least one of the affected software versions is installed at your site. Therefore, when handling patient data intended to be used with Brainlab Software, adhere to the following instructions: Sequence 1 (Gender) " Do not edit only the Gender field of any already merged/edited patient record. (In the Patient Selection application, such a patient record is displayed with a Restore button next to it.) " For patient records that have not already been merged/edited, adapt all necessary fields including Gender in one single operation using Edit. Only then can you merge additional patient records to the edited patient record, if applicable. (In the Patient Selection application, such a patient record does not have a Restore button next to it.) Sequence 2 (ID) " Do not edit a Patient ID to a value that was the original ID of a previously merged/edited unrelated patient record. To verify whether a Patient ID has been previously used, perform the following steps before making any edits that affect Patient ID: 1. Search for the Patient ID that you want to use as the target ID in the search field in Patient Selection (do not use the Advanced Search). 2. If entries with the Restore button are shown in the patient list, - AND the searched Patient ID is not displayed - AND the Patient Name does NOT correspond to the individual intended to be treated, do not proceed with editing or merging and contact Brainlab support. For merges/edits originating externally from a Hospital Information System (HIS) that is connected to the above-listed versions of Brainlab ODM software: " Contact your HIS administrator (for the ADT interface) and clarify whether ADT A40 (merge patient) messages are used to edit Patient IDs in the system. If Patient IDs are changed via ADT A40 messages, contact Brainlab support so that we can verify whether our s
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026