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Brainreader Neuroreader Software Recall: FDA Database Mismatch Risk

Brainreader recalls Neuroreader software version 2.4 due to FDA-cleared database mismatch. Users may face incorrect medical analysis results from outdated reference norms.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0934-2021Medical deviceBrainreader ›
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Recalling firmBrainreader ApSEmil Mollers Gade 41, REGION · Horsens, Denmark
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Brainreader is recalling Neuroreader Medical Image Processing Software version 2:4 because it uses a reference database different from the FDA-approved version. This could lead to inaccurate brain structure measurements in medical imaging. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63671-brainreader-neuroreader-software-recall-fda-database-mismatch-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63671-brainreader-neuroreader-software-recall-fda-database-mismatch-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0934-2021

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“Brainreader Neuroreader Software Recall: FDA Database Mismatch Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63671-brainreader-neuroreader-software-recall-fda-database-mismatch-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0934-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0934-2021%22&limit=1).

Brainreader ApS recalled Neuroreader Medical Image Processing Software Version 2.4 because it was distributed with a reference normative database different from the version reviewed and cleared by the FDA, according to the FDA. The recall was announced on December 14, 2020.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Brainreader
  • Product: Neuroreader Medical Image Processing Software
  • Version: 2.4

The hazard

The FDA stated the hazard is that the Neuroreader has been distributed with a reference normative database that is different from the version reviewed and cleared by the FDA.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Nova Biomedical StatStrip Glucose Meter System Recall (2026-07-29), Philips Achieva 3.0T Recalled (2026-08-21), and GE Healthcare Enterprise Archive V8 Software Recall (2026-07-31).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if you have Neuroreader software version 2.4. The software is intended for automating manual brain structure analysis in medical imaging.

  • Brand
    Brainreader
  • Category
    Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Software Version

    Verify your Neuroreader software version is 2.4 by checking the software's documentation or settings.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide; the notice names 19 states.

Alaska: nationwideAKMaine: nationwideMEVermont: nationwideVTNew Hampshire: nationwideNHWashington: named in the noticeWAIdaho: nationwideIDMontana: nationwideMTNorth Dakota: nationwideNDMinnesota: named in the noticeMNIllinois: named in the noticeILWisconsin: named in the noticeWIMichigan: named in the noticeMINew York: named in the noticeNYRhode Island: nationwideRIMassachusetts: named in the noticeMAOregon: nationwideORNevada: nationwideNVWyoming: nationwideWYSouth Dakota: nationwideSDIowa: nationwideIAIndiana: named in the noticeINOhio: nationwideOHPennsylvania: named in the noticePANew Jersey: nationwideNJConnecticut: nationwideCTCalifornia: named in the noticeCAUtah: named in the noticeUTColorado: nationwideCONebraska: nationwideNEMissouri: named in the noticeMOKentucky: nationwideKYWest Virginia: nationwideWVVirginia: named in the noticeVAMaryland: named in the noticeMDDelaware: nationwideDEArizona: nationwideAZNew Mexico: nationwideNMKansas: nationwideKSArkansas: nationwideARTennessee: named in the noticeTNNorth Carolina: nationwideNCSouth Carolina: nationwideSCDistrict of Columbia: named in the noticeDCOklahoma: nationwideOKLouisiana: nationwideLAMississippi: nationwideMSAlabama: named in the noticeALGeorgia: named in the noticeGAHawaii: nationwideHITexas: named in the noticeTXFlorida: named in the noticeFL

FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution including in the states of UT, PA, FL, AL, CA, MN, MD, MO, VA, DC, IL, TX, TN, MI, NY, IN, WA, WI, GA, MA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 14, 202012. FDA classified it Class II: Jan 29, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Feb 10, 202134. FDA terminated the recall: Aug 12, 2021420202021
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

Is there a risk of serious injury from this software?

The recall is for potential inaccurate medical analysis results, not direct injury risks. The hazard level is low risk.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0934-2021 (December 14, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0934-2021 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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