# FDA recall Z-0944-2021

> **Philips Ultrasound Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-12-16.

## Product

Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System; Model Numbers: EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi.    MOD EPIQ Elite DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600 VA    MOD EPIQ 5 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA    MOD EPIQ 7 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA    MOD EPIQ  DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only,100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA

## Reason for recall

The manufacturer discovered an issue associated with the EPIQ Image Boost with xPlane and Color Flow or Doppler while using the X8-2t TEE Transducer. If Image Boost is enabled the color box shows flow visualization not accurately represent the fluid flow. Similarly, if Image Boost is enabled, both CW and PW Doppler traces will not accurately represent the fluid flow.

## Distribution

US - AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE,NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV      OUS- Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chezh Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, Senegal, Slovenia, Sri Lanka,  South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE and United Kingdom.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0944-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Philips Ultrasound Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-12-16
- **Report date:** 2021-02-10
- **Termination date:** 2023-03-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Bothell, WA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0944-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0944-2021. Retrieved 2026-07-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0944-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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