Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1757-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. |
| Report date | May 15, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 23, 2024 |
| Quantity | 363 |
| Location | Bothell, WA, United States |
Official product description
5000 Compact Series Ultrasound Systems, Product/REF: 5500 CV/795141, 5500 P/795143, 5500 W/795144, 5500 G/795145, and Product/REF: 5300 W/795146, 5300 P/795147, 5300 G/795148, used with Deluxe and Premium Carts that come with multiport adapters.
Why the product was recalled
Ultrasound system with: 1) transesophageal echocardiography transducer (TEE) connected/not selected 2) 1, 2 non-TEE connected 3) Imaging with non-TEE 4) Selected/not selected imaging transducer removed 5) Transducer connected 6) Non-TEE imaging continues, Then though TEE is unselected, it may have power, no temperature monitoring/control, and may result in temperature above limit and patient burns
Distribution information
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and the countries of Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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