Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Models: EPIQ 7G(model # 795200), EPIQ 7C (Model # 795201), EPIQ 7W (Model # 795202), EPIQ 5G (model # 795204), EPIQ 5W (model # 795206), EPIQ CVx (Model # 795231), EPIQ Elite (model # 795234)
FDA Recall Z-0283-2024 · Posted 2023-11-09
Recalling FirmPhilips Ultrasound, Inc.
Recall StatusCompleted
Product CodeIYN
Date Initiated2023-10-09
Product Quantity83 systems
Reason for Recall
Their is the potential that diagnostic ultrasound systems operating with software version 10.0 may present a delayed image instead of a real time image.
Firm Action
On October 9, 2023, Philips issued a Urgent Medical Device Correction notification to affected consignees. Philips asked consignees to take the following actions:
1. Identify if your firm has an affected product.
2. In the 2D tab in the system touchscreen, disable the AutoSCAN feature every time a transducer or a Transducer preset is selected to prevent the system from potentially experiencing image lag issue. The AutoSCAN feature is disabled when the button is not highlighted in amber.
3. Please complete and return the attached response form to Philips promptly and no later than 15 days from receipt. Completing this form confirms receipt of the Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter, understanding of the issue, and required actions to be taken.
4. Circulate this Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to all users of this device so that they are aware of the issue. Please retain this letter with your system(s) and ensure the letter is in a place likely to be seen/viewed.
5. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, or by regular mail, or by fax.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
US: AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MD, MT, NE, NV, OH, TN, TX, UT, VA OUS: Canada
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.