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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Completed

3D9-3v Transducer, accessory to Philips Ultrasound Systems: EPIQ Elite; Affiniti 30, 50, and 70; ClearVue 850; HD15; iU22; and Compact 5000

Reported: September 13, 2023 Initiated: June 30, 2023 #Z-2517-2023

Product Description

3D9-3v Transducer, accessory to Philips Ultrasound Systems: EPIQ Elite; Affiniti 30, 50, and 70; ClearVue 850; HD15; iU22; and Compact 5000

Reason for Recall

Transducer, an ultrasound system accessory, consists of two parts that are bonded together that may come apart due to chassis bonding issue, which may pose risk to users and patients of tissue damage, and electric shock if the built-in safety measures to prevent electric were to also fail.

Details

Recalling Firm
Philips Ultrasound, Inc.
Units Affected
449
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, MN, AZ, NC, CA, MO, OH, WV, AL, NH, IN, IL, VT, PA, NY, NE, TX, WI, MI, KY, NV, MA, SD, LA, CO, TN, AK, GA, WA, UT, NM, ME, AR, SC and the countries of Italy, China, Netherlands, New Zealand, Hungary, Australia, France, Thailand, C¿te D'Ivoire, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Greece, Yemen.
Location
Bothell, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
3D9-3v Transducer, accessory to Philips Ultrasound Systems: EPIQ Elite; Affiniti 30, 50, and 70; ClearVue 850; HD15; iU22; and Compact 5000. Recalled by Philips Ultrasound, Inc.. Units affected: 449.
Why was this product recalled?
Transducer, an ultrasound system accessory, consists of two parts that are bonded together that may come apart due to chassis bonding issue, which may pose risk to users and patients of tissue damage, and electric shock if the built-in safety measures to prevent electric were to also fail.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 13, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2517-2023.