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Hologic Fluoroscan Mini C-Arm Model with InSight2, Software version 4.0 and 4.0.1 The device is a Mini C-arm Fluoroscopic Imaging System designed to provide -physicians with general fluoroscopic visualization of a patient, including but not limited to surgical orthopedic and podiatry use, critical and emergency procedures, and light anatomy imaging situation.

FDA Recall Z-2452-2012 · Posted 2012-09-25

Recalling FirmHologic, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAA
Date Initiated2012-09-14
Date Terminated2014-01-10
Product Quantity414 units

Reason for Recall

InSight2, version 4.0 and 4.0.1 - DICOM images stored in PACS may be flipped 180around vertical axis. InSight FD, version 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 - DICOM images stored in PACS may be lipped 180 around vertical axis as well as 180 around a horizontal axis.

Firm Action

Hologic issued an Urgent: Medical Device recall letter dated September 14, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Halogen corrected the anomaly and they provided the customer with the revised version of the software. Customers were asked to update their systems in accordance with the instructions provided with the software included with the letter. Customers were also asked to complete the attached acknowledgement form and fax or mail it to the firm at their earliest convenience. For any questions customers were instructed to call Hologic's Help Desk at 1-800-321-4659. For questions regarding this recall call 781-999-7300.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Argentina, Australia,Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Ecuador, Spain, France, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan Korea, Lithuvania, Neherlands, qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Africa, and Switzerland.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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