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Class 2 Device Recall NovaPACS |
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Date Initiated by Firm |
September 10, 2019 |
Date Posted |
September 12, 2020 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 30, 2021 |
Recall Number |
Z-2956-2020 |
Recall Event ID |
85347 |
510(K)Number |
K171754
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Product Classification |
System, image processing, radiological - Product Code LLZ
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Product |
NovaPACS Diagnostic Viewer. NovaPACS is a picture archiving and communication system software that retrieves, distributes, and display images and data from different modalities including CT, MR, US, CR/DX, NM, PT, and XA. |
Code Information |
NovaPACS versions 8.6.8, 8.6.9, 8.6.11, 8.6.12, 8.6.14, 8.7.4, 8.7.6, and 8.7.8 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Novarad Corporation 752 E 1180 S Ste 200 American Fork UT 84003-3561
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For Additional Information Contact |
801-642-1001
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The firm received a report of an atypical dataset being generated. When using the cross-localization feature and images from a modality that generates asymmetrical images, the cross-localization reference line may be inaccurately placed on any of the corresponding images that are open.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Software Design Change |
Action |
The firm issued their Urgent Medical Device Correction Notice on 09/24/2019 and letters were sent via certified mail.
The issue affected versions 8.6.8, 8.6.9, 8.6.11, 8.6.12, 8.6.14, 8.7.4, 8.7.6, and 8.7.8. Customers were instructed to view in the NovaPACS Study Browser's menu what version they are running by selecting "Help" and then selecting "About".
The firm informs that the issue has been fixed in versions 8.6.14.62 and 8.7.8.12 and will be in all future releases of the software. It is further explained that you can eliminate the possibility of the malfunction occurring by contacting Technical Support to arrange for an upgrade to a corrected version of the software. This correction is available to all affected customers at no cost and will be included in all future upgrades.
Customers will need to FAX, mail, or email the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form back to the firm. For questions or concerns regarding the notification or would like to request an upgrade, you can contact Technical Support at (801) 221-5895. |
Quantity in Commerce |
197 units |
Distribution |
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Jordan, Mexico, Peru, Phillipines, and United Kingdom. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = LLZ and Original Applicant = Novarad Corporation
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