Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 29, 2021
Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while performing an exam.
Philips Ultrasound Inc recalled Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Mode… - a moderate-severity action.
Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Mode… was recalled by Philips Ultrasound Inc in September 29, 2021. Reason: Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2484-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Ultrasound Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2484-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2484-2021) was formally reported on September 29, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 6, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Completed. Philips Ultrasound Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bothell, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as Total = 10,583 systems (EPIQ and Afiniti).
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while performing an exam. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution 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, …. 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
Total = 10,583 systems (EPIQ and Afiniti)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Models: Affiniti 30 795121 Affiniti 30 795218 Affiniti 50 795208 Affiniti 50 795118 Affiniti 70 795210 Affiniti 70 795119
Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while performing an exam.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Completed |
| Recall number | Z-2484-2021 |
| Date reported | September 29, 2021 |
| Date initiated | August 6, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Ultrasound Inc |
| Firm location | Bothell, WA |
| Affected scope | Total = 10,583 systems (EPIQ and Afiniti) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution 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, Puerto Rico,… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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