—#184984

Product

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 - Affinity 50 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 450 VA MOD - Affinity 70 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 450 VA

FDA product code: IYN — System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K182857
Affected lot / code info: All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems with software versions 1.0, 1.1.x, 1.2.x, 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x, 1.8.x, 2.0.x, 3.0.x, 4.0.x, 5.0, 5.0.1

Why it was recalled

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 (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

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/understood the actions documented within (customer reply form).

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: 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 of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Corte D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands (British), Virgin Islands (U.S.), Yemen, Zimbabwe.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2020-10-27
Terminated: 2023-04-19
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #184984. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.