Philips Ultrasound Inc Recall 87012
Description: Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System; Model Numbers: EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi. MOD EPIQ Elite DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD EPIQ 5 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ 7 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only,100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA
Philips Ultrasound Inc Recall 87012 Information
| Status | Ongoing |
| Mandated? | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Recall Number | Z-0944-2021 |
| Event ID | 87012 |
| Event Description | Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System; Model Numbers: EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi. MOD EPIQ Elite DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD EPIQ 5 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ 7 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only,100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Distribution | US - AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE,NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV OUS- Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chezh Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Senegal, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE and United Kingdom. |
| Quantity | 607 units |
| Recall Reason | The manufacturer discovered an issue associated with the EPIQ Image Boost with xPlane and Color Flow or Doppler while using the X8-2t TEE Transducer. If Image Boost is enabled the color box shows flow visualization not accurately represent the fluid flow. Similarly, if Image Boost is enabled, both CW and PW Doppler traces will not accurately represent the fluid flow. |
| Device Classification | 20210210 |
| Device Code Info | All EPIQ Systems with software version 7.0 Model Numbers: EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi |
| Center Classification Date | 20210201 |
| Recall Initiation Date | 20201216 |
| Recalling Firm | Philips Ultrasound Inc |
| Initial Notification | Letter |
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