Device recall: EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Models: EPIQ 5 - 795120 EPIQ 5C - 795205…
Class II FDA enforcement event 88514. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Completed.
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Due to a software defect that can intermittently cause the system to lock-up which exiting Review Mode while performing an exam.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Philips Ultrasound Inc started this device recall on 6 Aug 2021. The firm address in the FDA record is in Bothell, WA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 88514 has 2 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 29 Sep 2021. The record gives the status Completed.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
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,…
Recalling firm
Philips Ultrasound Inc, Bothell, WA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
2 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2483-2021 | EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems: Software Versions 5.0, 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 Models: EPIQ 5 - 795120 EPIQ 5C - 795205 EPIQ 5G - 795204 EPIQ 7 - 795117 EPIQ 7C - 795201 EPIQ 7G - 795200 EPIQ CVxi -795232 EPIQ CVx - 795231 | Total = 10,583 systems (EPIQ and Afiniti) | Class II | Completed | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Z-2484-2021 | 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 | Total = 10,583 systems (EPIQ and Afiniti) | Class II | Completed | 29 Sep 2021 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2021
- 900
- Share of these events in Class II
- 89%
- Product records in this event
- 2Median of the firm: 2
- Events of the firm on the register
- 22
Other events of the firm
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-2483-2021The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 88514. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/88514/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this 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,…
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 88514?
- The event has 2 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
Total = 10,583 systems (EPIQ and Afiniti)
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2021 have the same class?
- 89% of the 900 device events that started in 2021 are in Class II.