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Philips Medical Systems: iSite PACS with iSite ViewForum Applications, R7.4V6 L1 L2, L3, Versions: 3.6.96, 3.6.101, 3.6.110, 4.1.96, 4.1.101, and 4.1.110 ; Product is manufactured and distributed by Philips Medical Systems, Foster City, CA ViewForum Applications: iSite ViewForum Applications is an image processing workstation software package designed to run on standard PC hardware. The hardware required is made up of "off-the-shelf" standard computer components. iSite ViewForum Applications software receives image data from medical scanning devices, such as CT and MRI, or from image archives. iSite ViewForum Applications performs viewing, image manipulation, communication, printing, and quantification of images.

Recall number
Z-1882-2011
Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems
Product
iSite PACS with iSite ViewForum Applications, R7.4V6 L1 L2, L3, Versions: 3.6.96, 3.6.101, 3.6.110, 4.1.96, 4.1.101, and 4.1.110 ; Product is manufactured and distributed by Philips Medical Systems, Foster City, CA ViewForum Applications: iSite ViewForum Applications is an image processing workstation software package designed to run on standard PC hardware. The hardware required is made up of "off-the-shelf" standard computer components. iSite ViewForum Applications software receives image data from medical scanning devices, such as CT and MRI, or from image archives. iSite ViewForum Applications performs viewing, image manipulation, communication, printing, and quantification of images.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-02-23
Posted
2011-04-04
Terminated
2011-08-18
Reason
A software anomaly that occurs when clinicians use Volume Vision to view images in 3D and uses the measurement tool to measure regions of interest. This could lead to an incorrect interpretation of the measurements which could cause an incorrect diagnosis and incorrect treatment plan.
Root cause
Software design
Action
Philips sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice letter dated February 23, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to assure that all colleagues were aware of the problem. When using the Volume Vision software, check the correctness of measurements (graphics and numerical values) prior to saving a captured image containing measurements. Save captured images containing measurements immediately after creating them and before altering the measurements in the original image view. For any subsequent measurements, create a new capture and save it immediately. For further information or support concerning this issues, customers should contact their local Philips representative at +1-877-328-2808.
Quantity
not on file
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
All units of these iSite PACS.
510(k) numbers
["K032096"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LLC
Firm FEI
3002971142
Firm city
Foster City
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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