Transducer S7-3t UDI (01)00884838061439 REF 989605406772 Can be used with: CX50, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 Ultrasound systems - Product Usage: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body - particularly transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies

The firm has discovered an issue associated with some Transesophageal (TEE) transducers that were not properly programmed during manufacturing. As a result, the system is unable to correctly measure the temperature on the distal tip of the transducer. This issue may result in affected transducers not initiating auto-cool during use which could result in patient injury

If you have an EPIQ, Affiniti or iE33 system, verify that all your S7-3t and S8-3t TEE transducers are programmed properly by connecting them to the system, checking the transducer temperature (TEE T) on the display, and following the instructions provided on this letter. If you determine that your transducer is not properly programmed, discontinue using the transducer immediately and contact your local Philips representative to schedule an appointment with a field service engineer. If you have an HD11 or CX50 system discontinue using the S7-3t and S8-3t transducer immediately and contact your local Philips representative for support. Please complete the included reply form on the last page and return to Philips as soon as possible via email to [email protected], or fax to 1-833-512-7756.