MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MERGE HEALTHCARE MERGE CADSTREAM; IMAGING PROCESSING SYSTEM

Model Number CADSTREAM V6.0.1.933

Device Problem Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/15/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Incorrect patient orientation on all images was caused by incorrect data entry at the mr scanner by an mr technician.No further action is required or anticipated.

Event Description

Cadstream is intended to be used in the visualization, analysis, and reporting of magnetic resonance imaging (mri) studies.Cadstream supports evaluation of dynamic mr data acquired during contrast administration.Cadstream performs other user selected processing functions (such as image registration, subtractions, measurements, 3d renderings, and reformats).On (b)(6) 2018, merge technical support was contacted by a user at the facility for assistance processing a study with incorrect patient laterality, which was entered incorrectly at the mr scanner.The customer was advised the patient laterality could not be corrected in cadstream.Cadstream is prohibited from editing or modifying image dicom data, including patient orientation and laterality, received from other application entities.Study results having the potential to become part of the patients permanent record and records have the potential to impact a patient's treatment, therefore there is a possibility for a misdiagnosis or mistreatment that could lead to harm.There is no indication that this issue as reported by the customer has resulted in any harm to a patient.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: MERGE CADSTREAM
• Type of Device: IMAGING PROCESSING SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERGE HEALTHCARE; 900 walnut ridge drive; hartland WI 53029
• Manufacturer (Section G): MERGE HEALTHCARE; 900 walnut ridge drive; hartland WI 53029
• Manufacturer Contact: meg mucha ; 900 walnut ridge drive; hartland, WI 53029 ; 2629123570
• MDR Report Key: 8063326
• MDR Text Key: 127555901
• Report Number: 2183926-2018-00090
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LLZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K092954
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/15/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/13/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: CADSTREAM V6.0.1.933
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/15/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/31/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1