Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1632-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. |
| Report date | May 27, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1692 units total (902 units in the US and 790 units outside the US) |
| Location | Bothell, WA, United States |
Official product description
EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System versions 1.3.2 or lower, WITHOUT the Pediatric Cardiology option, Model: EPIQ 7G, EPIC 7C, EPIQ 7W. Catalog Number: 795200 / 795201 Part Number: 989605386721 With: 453561726491 (1.0) 453561728121 (1.0.1) 453561736781 (1.1) 453561750021 (1.1.1) 453561753631 (1.1.2) 453561772251 (1.2) 453561772631 (1.2.1) 453561786591 (1.2.2) 453561785101 (1.3) 453561800601 (1.3.1) 453561805211 (1.3.2) Diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis
Why the product was recalled
When EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System, WITHOUT the Pediatric Cardiology option, is set up to "Metric" and weight and/or height is entered, a unit conversion error may result in the incorrect display of their values and incorrect calculation of the patients Body Surface Area (BSA).
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution
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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