GE Centricity PACS Workstation, versions 3.1.1.x through 3.2.1.x Picture Archiving and Communication System Used as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for diagnostic images by trained healthcare professionals, including radiologists, physicians, technologists, clinicians and nurses. Also used as a clinical review workstation throughout the healthcare facility. The workstation interface provides the user with a means to display, manipulate, archive, print and export images when connected with the Centricity PACS infrastructure.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Centricity PACS versions 3.1.1.x through 3.2.1.x
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- GE Healthcare It
- Reason for Recall:
- While merging exams in a test instance, merges carry forward in the production system, when the middle tier is configured to the wrong IP address of the Centricity Exam Manager. When a current and historical exam are opened at the same time, the system asynchronously tries to access the operation specifying how each image should be grouped, causing random image-series grouping errors.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
GE Centricity PACS Workstation, versions 3.1.1.x through 3.2.1.x Picture Archiving and Communication System Used as a primary diagnostic and analysis tool for diagnostic images by trained healthcare professionals, including radiologists, physicians, technologists, clinicians and nurses. Also used as a clinical review workstation throughout the healthcare facility. The workstation interface provides the user with a means to display, manipulate, archive, print and export images when connected with the Centricity PACS infrastructure.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Centricity PACS versions 3.1.1.x through 3.2.1.x
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2579-2016
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