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FDA Device recall Z-0599-2017

Merge PACS software

On 2016-11-23 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Merge PACS software by Merge Healthcare, citing the software did not show unviewed images when the last view was skipped. The physician may potentially misdiagnose when not all images are available for viewing.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0599-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-03-28
Published2016-11-23
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyMerge Healthcare
DistributionUS

Product

Merge PACS software. Product Usage: Merge PACS (Picture Archiving Communication System) is designed and marketed for soft copy reading, communication and storage of studies produced by digital modalities, including digital mammography.

Reason

The software did not show unviewed images when the last view was skipped. The physician may potentially misdiagnose when not all images are available for viewing.

Identifiers

code_info
Versions: V6.0 MR2, 6.0 MR3, 6.0 MR3 CU, 6.0 MR4, 6.0 MR4 CU1, 6.0 MR4 CU2, 6.0 MR4 CU3, 6.0 MR4 CU4, 6.0 MR4 CU5, 6.0…Versions: V6.0 MR2, 6.0 MR3, 6.0 MR3 CU, 6.0 MR4, 6.0 MR4 CU1, 6.0 MR4 CU2, 6.0 MR4 CU3, 6.0 MR4 CU4, 6.0 MR4 CU5, 6.0 MR4 CU6, 6.0 MR4, CU7, 6.0 MR4 CU8, 6.0 MR4 CU9, 6.0 MR4 CU10, 6.0 MR4 CU11, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 6.2.5, 6.3, 6.4, 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.4.4, 6.4.5, 6.4.6, 6.4.7, 6.5, 6.5.5, 6.5.6, 6.5.7, 6.5.8, 6.5.9, 6.6, 6.6.1, 6.6.1.1, 6.6.2, 6.6.2.1, 6.6.2.2, 7.0, 7.0.1, and 7.0.2.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0599-2017%22

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