The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1070-2013·Announced 2013-04-17

AGFA IMPAX CV Software Recall for Incorrect Data Transfer

AGFA Corp. is recalling 26 units of IMPAX CV software because baseline pulmonary capillary wedge pressure values were not correctly transferring into hospital electronic health records.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

AGFA Corp. is recalling 26 units of the IMPAX CV Reporting Cardiac Catheterization module and IMPAX CV Outbound Reporting software. The recall involves software versions 7.8, 7.8 SU1, 7.8 SU2, 7.8 SU3, and 7.8 SU2.5 with the IMPAX CV Outbound Report Stylesheet 7.8_HL. The affected software facilitates digital reports for catheterization, echocardiography, and congenital heart disease.

The recall was initiated because baseline pulmonary capillary wedge (PCW) pressure values from the IMPAX CV Reporting Cardiac Catheterization module were not correctly transferring into the hospital's electronic health record (EHR) system. This defect could result in incomplete or inaccurate data within the patient's medical record.

The affected units were distributed nationwide, including in the states of Alaska, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Healthcare facilities using this software should contact AGFA Corp. for further instructions on how to resolve the data transfer issue.

The recalled product

Product
IMPAX CV Reporting Cardiac Catheterization module and IMPAX CV Outbound Reporting. Facilitates digital reports for catheterization, echocardiography, and congenital heart disease.
Manufacturer
AGFA Corp.
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Model # L9M21000. Software versions: IMPAX CV 7.8
  • 7.8 SU1
  • 7.8 SU2 and 7.8 SU3
  • IMPAX CV 7.8 SU2.5 with IMPAX CV Outbound Report Stylesheet 7.8_HL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 11 states specifically: