—#88795

Product

DICOM Query/Retrieve, version 1.1.4. Individual part # 9733808, or as part of a system order, DICOM Q/R Software Kit, part # 9733933. DICOM Query/Retrieve software is installed on Medtronic StealthStation systems. Product Usage: DICOM Query/Retrieve software enables the user to query a hospital Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for patient DICOM scans. The user can then transfer the identified scan to a Medtronic StealthStation system.

FDA product code: HAW — Neurological Stereotaxic Instrument
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K050438
Affected lot / code info: DICOM Query/Retrieve, version 1.1.4. Individual part # 9733808, or as part of a system order, DICOM Q/R Software Kit, part # 9733933.

Why it was recalled

Software allows incorrect patient or patient history to be displayed.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Medtronic Navigation sent a "FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated June 2, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem and description of the corrective action. The letter states that Medtronic field representatives will visit each consumer/user and upgrade the version of DICOM Q/R to 1.1.5. Further information is available by contacting Medtronic Navigation Technical Services at 1-800-595-9709.

Recalling firm

Firm: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Address: 826 Coal Creek Cir, Louisville, Colorado 80027-9710

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - USA (nationwide) -- including states of: TX, NC, ID, FL, OH, UT, CA, TN, IL, AZ, NE, LA, PA, OR, AR, MI, NJ, MD and countries of: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Poland, South Africa, Spain, and Taiwan.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-06-02
Posted by FDA: 2011-07-11
Terminated: 2011-07-12
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #88795. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.