—#144689

Product

EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, Model EPIQ 5C, EPIC 5G, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7C, EPIC 7GC, and EPIQ 7W. Diagnostic Ultrasound System for ultrasound imaging in abdominal, cardiac adult, cardiac other (fetal), cardiac pediatric, cerebral vascular, cephalic (adult), cephalic (neonatal), fetal/obstetric, gynecological, intraoperative (vascular), intraoperative (cardiac), musculoskeletal (conventional), musculoskeletal (superficial), other: urology, pediatric, peripheral vessel, small organ (breast, thyroid, testicle), transesophageal (cardiac), trans rectal, transvaginal.

FDA product code: IYN — System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K132304
Affected lot / code info: All Serial numbers

Why it was recalled

The fasteners securing the control panel assembly to the base of the Philips EPIQ Ultrasound System may loosen over time, which could subsequently lead to the detachment of the entire assembly from the ultrasound system.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

The firm, Philips, sent an "Urgent-Medical Device Correction" Philips EPIQ Ultrasound System (MDC 79500381/2), letter dated 2016 MAR 23 to consignees on 3/28/16. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the information with all members of your staff who need to be aware of the contents of this communication. If, at any time, the control panel assembly on your ultrasound system wobbles or feels loose, stop using your system immediately and contact your local Philips representative or Philips Customer Service at 1-800-722-9377. Otherwise, you may continue to use your system. Philips will contact all EPIQ customers to arrange for service to replace the fasteners connecting the control panel assembly to the system with fasteners less likely to loosen with repeated handling. This service will be performed free of charge. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative or Philips Customer Service at 1-800-722-9377.

Recalling firm

Firm: Philips Ultrasound, Inc.
Address: 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, Washington 98021-8431

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including Washington, D.C., and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mayotte, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿¿union, Romania, Russia , Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-03-28
Terminated: 2017-12-13
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #144689. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.