FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#162599

Product

Syngo.via. Medical Device Software. Picture archiving and communications system.

FDA product code
LLZSystem, Image Processing, Radiological
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K123375
Affected lot / code info
Model Number 10496180

Why it was recalled

A software functionality in the report sections Findings Information and Summary of Measured Findings is not performing properly. The system will use the original values instead of displaying and saving corrected/modified values. Outdated information could be sent to the referring physician when creating the formal report in the reporting system.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Customer Advisory Notice SY065/17/P was sent to direct accounts. Firm is continuing to work on software solution. A workaround is available and is described in the Customer Advisory Notice.

Recalling firm

Firm
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Address
40 Liberty Blvd, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355-1418

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Device is software only. No products are distributed to wholesale dealers, distributers or retailers

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-01-08
Posted by FDA
2018-03-20
Terminated
2020-04-22
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #162599. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.