All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems — Class II medical device recall Z-0864-2021
Terminated recall by Philips Ultrasound Inc, reported 2021-01-20, distributed nationwide. The manufacturer has determined that with certain uncommon workflows there is potential for incorrect patient
| Recall number | Z-0864-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Philips Ultrasound Inc, Bothell, WA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-10-27 |
| Classified | 2021-01-14 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-01-20 |
| Terminated | 2023-04-19 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | AE, AF, AR, AT, AU, BD, BE, BG, BH, BM, BO, BR, CA, CH, CL, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, DO, DZ, EC, EE, EG, ES, FI, FR, GB, GH, GR, GT, HK, HN, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IQ, IR, IT, JO, JP, KE, KR, KW, LB, LK, LT, LU, LV, MA, MT, MX, MY, NG, NI, NL, NO, NP, NZ, OM, PA, PE, PH, PK, PL, PT, PY, QA, RO, RS, SA, SE, SG, SI, SK, SV, TH, TN, TR, TW, UA, UY, VE, VN, ZA |
| Quantity | 57,430 units |
| Reason classes | software |
Product
All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems. Model numbers - EPIQ 5G, EPIC 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7G, EPIC 7C, EPIQ 7W, EPIQ CVx, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50, Affiniti 70. Diagnostic Ultrasound System. MOD - EPIQ 5 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD - EPIQ 7 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD - EPIQ 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD - Affinity 30 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 450 VA MOD - Affinity 50 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 450 VA MOD - Affinity 70 GMDN - 40761 100-240V 50/60 Hz, 450 VA
Reason for recall
The manufacturer has determined that with certain uncommon workflows there is potential for incorrect patient data to be displayed and saved into an exam. The issue(s) manifest differently for different versions of software.
Machine access
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