Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. iSite PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), software versions 3.6.28.x and 4.1.x. The product is an image management system (software package) used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, store, distribute, process and display images and associated data throughout a clinical environment. Device is intended for use by trained professionals. Recall
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Product
iSite PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), software versions 3.6.28.x and 4.1.x. The product is an image management system (software package) used with general purpose computing hardware to acquire, store, distribute, process and display images and associated data throughout a clinical environment. Device is intended for use by trained professionals.
Brand
Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Software versions 3.6.28.x and 4.1.x.
Products Sold
Software versions 3.6.28.x and 4.1.x.
Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. is recalling iSite PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), software versions 3.6.28.x and 4.1.x. The due to Two defects have been identified: 1) potential to display a patient on the canvas page that is different from the patient whose images are displayed . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Two defects have been identified: 1) potential to display a patient on the canvas page that is different from the patient whose images are displayed on diagnostic monitors when using Conference Presentation States and when opening two or more studies from a folder or an exam worklist and 2) potential to miscalculate measurements when Pixel Spacing and Imager Pixel Spacing DICOM tag values are bot
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A notification letter (Urgent Product Correction) dated 8/29/08 was sent via certified mail to all customers alerting them of the issue, requiring posting of notification. Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. strongly recommend all customers advise their iSite Radiology users not to open multiple patient exams simultaneously from a folder or worklist using Conference Presentation States. A software correction is being worked on, and should be available by end of Q3 2008 for version 4.1.45.2. A mandatory upgrade is required for all customers who are currently using iSite version 4.1.45.2 and former versions. For specific questions regarding these issues, contact the Customer Advocate (CARE) or Customer Care at Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. at 1-877-328-2808. In your communication with Customer Care at Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc. , please refer to this notification and associated FCO 22945704-08292008-004.
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