The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2151-2016·Announced 2016-07-20

Novarad NovaPACS Diagnostic Viewer Recall for Image Orientation Flipping

Novarad Corporation is recalling NovaPACS Diagnostic Viewer software versions 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, and 8.0 because images may flip during streaming, potentially displaying incorrect orientation markers.

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (medical imaging software) where incorrect image orientation could lead to diagnostic errors, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Novarad Corporation is recalling NovaPACS Diagnostic Viewer software, specifically versions 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, and 8.0. This product is a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) used for diagnostic imaging. The recall involves 2,695 units distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States, with no distribution in Canada.

The recall was initiated due to a potential defect where images may be flipped while streaming. This issue could result in the incorrect display of image orientation markers. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with this defect.

Healthcare facilities and users of the affected software versions should contact Novarad Corporation for further instructions on how to address the issue. The recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recalled product

Product
NovaPACS  versions 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, and 8.0, Diagnostic Viewer. Distributed by Novarad Corporation. Picture archiving and communication system (PACS)
Affected units
2,695

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)

  • All NovaPAC software versions 7.4
  • 7.5
  • 7.6
  • and 8.0

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.