Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 20, 2021
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 di…
Philips Ultrasound Inc recalled All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems. Model numbers - EPIQ 5G, EPIC 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ… - a moderate-severity action.
All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems. Model numbers - EPIQ 5G, EPIC 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ… was recalled by Philips Ultrasound Inc in January 20, 2021. Reason: The manufacturer has determined that with certain uncommon workflows there is potential for incorrect patient…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0864-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Ultrasound Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The manufacturer has determined that with certain uncommon workflows there is potential for incorrect patient….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0864-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0864-2021) was formally reported on January 20, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 27, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Ultrasound Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bothell, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 57,430 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 soft… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
57,430 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0864-2021 |
| Date reported | January 20, 2021 |
| Date initiated | October 27, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Ultrasound Inc |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | 57,430 units |
| Distribution | 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, … |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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