FDA recall Z-1841-2020

Philips Ultrasound Inc · Class II · device

Product

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

Reason for recall

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

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-08-30
Report date
2020-05-13
Termination date
2024-11-27
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Bothell, WA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1841-2020