Recall Z-0864-2021 ยท IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Philips Ultrasound Inc
All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems. Model numbers - EPIQ 5G, EPIC 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7G, EPIC 7C, EPIQ 7W, EPIQ CVx, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50, Affiniti 70. Diagnostic Ultrasound System. MOD - EPIQ 5 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD - EPIQ 7 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD - EPIQ 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD - Affinity 30 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 450 VA MOD - Aff
| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The manufacturer has determined that with certain uncommon workflows there is potential for incorrect patient data to be displayed and saved into an exam. The issue(s) manifest differently for different versions of software. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | On 10/27/2020,the manufacturer/ recalling firm started sending an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter (MDC) with recommended workflows to prevent the potential issues. Philips is asking customers to follow the Action to be Taken by Customer/User section of the Urgent Medical Device Correction letter. The effectiveness check will include the delivery confirmation of the Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter in the USA or the Field Safety Notice (FSN) worldwide. In addition, effectiveness checks will be conducted by confirmation that the customer has received the letter and have read/unde |
| Quantity | 57,430 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY. The countries |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K182857 | EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 30 Philips Ultrasound, Inc., Nov 9, 2018 |