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MalfunctionLMB

HORIZON MEDICAL IMAGING

Received May 13, 2008 · Event occurred Dec 31, 2007

Report 8022257-2008-00002 · MDR key 1047320

Device

Generic name

Picture Archiving And Communication Sys

Model number

HMI11.0.X

Product problems

  • Display or Visual Feedback Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHEN ACCESSING MEDICAL IMAGES FOR A PARTICULAR PT, IMAGES FOR A DIFFERENT PT WERE DISPLAYED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

MCKESSON MEDICAL IMAGING COMPANY ENGINEERING EXAMINATION REVEALED A RARE SITUATION ON HORIZON MEDICAL IMAGING 11.0.X SOFTWARE WITH HIERARCHICAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT ON WHICH TWO STUDIES SHARE THE SAME DESTINATION LOCATION, BAG AND SERIES. THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY A HUMAN ERROR IN CONFIGURING THE ARCHIVE CONFIGURATION FILE MAKING TWO DEVICES SHARE THE SAME DESTINATION LOCATION. THE MCKESSON PRODUCTS THAT COULD BE AFFECTED ARE THE FOLLOWING HORIZON MEDICAL IMAGING VERSION: WITH HIERARCHICAL STORAGE MANAGEMENT (HSM). SINCE 2008, MCKESSON CUSTOMER SUPPORT HAS BEEN EXAMINING CUSTOMERS SITE'S CONFIGURATION SETTINGS AND, IF MISCONFIGURATION IS DETECTED, REVISING THEM TO ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM.

Remedial action

  • Replace