Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 26, 2014
A problem has been detected with Philips Model EPIQ 5 and 7 Ultrasound System. The system will report incorrect Doppler velocities if you use High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPR…
Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. recalled Philips Model EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. Intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and f… - a moderate-severity action.
Philips Model EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. Intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and f… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. in March 26, 2014. Reason: A problem has been detected with Philips Model EPIQ 5 and 7 Ultrasound System. The system will report incorr…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1264-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A problem has been detected with Philips Model EPIQ 5 and 7 Ultrasound System. The system will report incorr….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1264-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1264-2014) was formally reported on March 26, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 28, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bothell, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1267 total :670 units in US and 1267 units Internationally (which includes 11 units in Canada).
The documented reason for this recall is: A problem has been detected with Philips Model EPIQ 5 and 7 Ultrasound System. The system will report incorrect Doppler velocities if you use High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) with multiple sample volume gates. Wh… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NM, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1267 total :670 units in US and 1267 units Internationally (which includes 11 units in Canada)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Philips Model EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. Intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. Catalogue numbers 795200 / 795201 / 795202 / 795204 / 795205 / 795206 EPIQ is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. The collection of Doppler velocity results values are used to assist in diagnosing the existence, location and severity of cardiac or vasculare stenosis.
A problem has been detected with Philips Model EPIQ 5 and 7 Ultrasound System. The system will report incorrect Doppler velocities if you use High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) with multiple sample volume gates. While in High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) in Display Zoom Velocity Scale using manual spectral Doppler trace, the velocities in the velocity results table may be overstated b
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1264-2014 |
| Date reported | March 26, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 28, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | 1267 total :670 units in US and 1267 units Internationally (which includes 11 units in Canada) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NM, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WV; and countr… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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