The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1818-2012·Announced 2012-06-27

Philips Digital Diagnost Software Recall for Image Marker Error

Philips Healthcare Inc. is recalling Digital Diagnost Software releases 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 because a mirrored image marker can be mistaken for a right-side patient indicator.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical imaging software) where a mislabeled marker could lead to diagnostic errors, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Philips Healthcare Inc. is recalling 752 units of Digital Diagnost Software, specifically releases 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1, used with stationary fluoroscopic systems. The recall is due to a software defect where a mirrored "R in a circle" icon appears in the lower left corner of images after they are mirrored back in the PACS system.

This visual artifact can be mistaken for a "right patient side" marker, even when the image actually represents the left patient side. This misidentification could lead to incorrect clinical interpretation of the medical images.

The affected software was distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous foreign countries. Healthcare facilities using this specific software version should contact Philips Healthcare Inc. for instructions on how to resolve the issue.

The recalled product

Product
Philips Digital Diagnost Software, software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 including mirror icon Stationary Fluoroscopic system
Affected units
752

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 (1)

  • Software release 2.0.2 and 2.0.2SP1 including mirror icon

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.