FDA: Server Recall After Glitch Leads to Patient Image Misidentification

FDA recall warns of a server glitch that can cause radiologists to read and report on the wrong patient's images during interactive applications. The defect may lead to patient misidentification.

• The FDA issued a notice after a software glitch in certain image servers could mismap patient identifiers during interactive applications, potentially causing radiologists to inadvertently report on the wrong patient's study.
• The recall highlights the importance of robust patient identity management in PACS and interactive display systems.

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