Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 15, 2024
Ultrasound system with: 1) transesophageal echocardiography transducer (TEE) connected/not selected 2) 1, 2 non-TEE connected 3) Imaging with non-TEE 4) Selected/not selected imag…
Philips Ultrasound, Inc. recalled 5000 Compact Series Ultrasound Systems, Product/REF: 5500 CV/795141, 5500 P/795143, 5500 … - a moderate-severity action.
5000 Compact Series Ultrasound Systems, Product/REF: 5500 CV/795141, 5500 P/795143, 5500 … was recalled by Philips Ultrasound, Inc. in May 15, 2024. Reason: Ultrasound system with: 1) transesophageal echocardiography transducer (TEE) connected/not selected 2) 1, 2 n…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1757-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Ultrasound, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Ultrasound system with: 1) transesophageal echocardiography transducer (TEE) connected/not selected 2) 1, 2 n….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1757-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1757-2024) was formally reported on May 15, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 23, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bothell, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 363.
The documented reason for this recall is: Ultrasound system with: 1) transesophageal echocardiography transducer (TEE) connected/not selected 2) 1, 2 non-TEE connected 3) Imaging with non-TEE 4) Selected/not selected imaging transducer removed 5) Transducer con… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, …. 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
363
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
5000 Compact Series Ultrasound Systems, Product/REF: 5500 CV/795141, 5500 P/795143, 5500 W/795144, 5500 G/795145, and Product/REF: 5300 W/795146, 5300 P/795147, 5300 G/795148, used with Deluxe and Premium Carts that come with multiport adapters.
Ultrasound system with: 1) transesophageal echocardiography transducer (TEE) connected/not selected 2) 1, 2 non-TEE connected 3) Imaging with non-TEE 4) Selected/not selected imaging transducer removed 5) Transducer connected 6) Non-TEE imaging continues, Then though TEE is unselected, it may have power, no temperature monitoring/control, and may result in temperature above limit and patient burns
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1757-2024 |
| Date reported | May 15, 2024 |
| Date initiated | March 23, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | 363 |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Bulgaria, Ca… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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