FDA Safety Communication: Problem with Quality of Mammograms at Coastal Diagnostic Center in Pismo Beach, California

The FDA is alerting patients who had mammograms at Coastal Diagnostic Center located in Pismo Beach, California anytime on or after February 24, 2013, about possible problems with the quality of their mammograms. This does not mean that the results of the mammograms were inaccurate, but it does mean that the patients should consider having their mammograms re-evaluated at a Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA)-certified facility to determine if the patients need a repeat mammogram or additional medical follow-up. Patients have the right to request their mammogram and copies of their medical reports from Coastal Diagnostic Center.  For more information, please see: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm445175.htm