Merge Healthcare, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-0614-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Merge RadSuite,f/k/a: Emageon Advanced Visualization , RadSuite versions 8.30.7.8, 8.30.7.9, 8.30.8, and 8.31. Advanced Visualization (Image Viewing) includes: Full featured 2D imaging, 3D surface and volume rendering, Real-time Multi-Planar Reformatting (MPR), Real-time oblique imaging, Integrated image fusion, JPEG2000-based Adaptive Bandwidth Streaming, JPEG and Key Image Note export, Presentation States, Annotation and measurement tools, Automated linking, Display protocols, Enterprise Worklist, prior study management, softcopy viewing of digital mammography images provided that only 5 MP monitors with a cleared 510(k) are used and that digitized secondary captures of these images are not viewed for assisting in diagnosis, utilization of thirdparty electronic orthopedic templates, the display of Standard Uptake Value, recording voice reports using third party, plug-in software, and user configurable settings for viewing digital medical images and corresponding data The application provides a means to distribute, display, and store diagnostic-quality medical images in electronic format. The system displays traditional 2D and reconstructed 3D radiological images using Webenabled viewers over both local and wide area networks. The application provides workflow integration capabilities for health care enterprises, wherein: ¿ Radiologists can view, annotate, and tag studies as diagnostically Read. ¿ Referring physicians can view patient images and radiologists annotations. ¿ Tertiary care physicians, medical technologists, and information technology professionals can receive patient records.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 14, 2016

Date Posted: November 30, 2016

Recall Number: Z-0614-2017

Event ID: 75267

Reason for Recall:

It was reported by a customer that RadSuite images are not appearing as readable images. This product malfunction has the potential to result in delay in care and a possible re-exposure of the patient to radiation (x-ray).

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 29

Code Information:

RadSuite versions 8.30.7.8, 8.30.7.9, 8.30.8, and 8.31

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including AL, CA, FL,IN, MI, MO, NY, PA, TN, and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated