FDA recall Z-2517-2023

Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

3D9-3v Transducer, accessory to Philips Ultrasound Systems: EPIQ Elite; Affiniti 30, 50, and 70; ClearVue 850; HD15; iU22; and Compact 5000

Reason for recall

Transducer, an ultrasound system accessory, consists of two parts that are bonded together that may come apart due to chassis bonding issue, which may pose risk to users and patients of tissue damage, and electric shock if the built-in safety measures to prevent electric were to also fail.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, MN, AZ, NC, CA, MO, OH, WV, AL, NH, IN, IL, VT, PA, NY, NE, TX, WI, MI, KY, NV, MA, SD, LA, CO, TN, AK, GA, WA, UT, NM, ME, AR, SC and the countries of Italy, China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Hungary, Australia, France, Thailand, C¿te D'Ivoire, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Greece, Yemen.

Key facts

Status
Completed
Initiation date
2023-06-30
Report date
2023-09-13
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Bothell, WA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2517-2023