Recall StatusTerminated
Date Initiated2008-08-29
Date Terminated2010-11-30
Product Quantity27 units.
Reason for Recall
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
Firm Action
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.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution including USA (MN, CO and PA) and countries of Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Thailand, Japan and Australia.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.