PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Completed

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

Reported: September 29, 2021 Initiated: August 6, 2021 #Z-2484-2021

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while performing an exam.

Details

Recalling Firm
Philips Ultrasound Inc
Units Affected
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, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The countries of Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, State of Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Virgin Island, Yemen and Zambia.
Location
Bothell, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Philips Ultrasound Inc. Units affected: Total = 10,583 systems (EPIQ and Afiniti).
Why was this product recalled?
Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while performing an exam.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 29, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2484-2021.