Philips Ultrasound Inc Philips EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System; Model Numbers: EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 7G, EPIQ 7C, EPIQ CVx & EPIQ CVxi. MOD EPIQ Elite DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600 VA MOD EPIQ 5 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ 7 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; GMDN 40761, Rx Only, 100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA MOD EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM; Rx Only,100-240V~50/60 Hz, 600VA Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

The manufacturer discovered an issue associated with the EPIQ Image Boost with xPlane and Color Flow or Doppler while using the X8-2t TEE Transducer. If Image Boost is enabled the color box shows flow visualization not accurately represent the fluid flow. Similarly, if Image Boost is enabled, both CW and PW Doppler traces will not accurately represent the fluid flow.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

On 12/16/2020, the manufacturer sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter (MDC) with instructions on how to turn off the Image Boost feature. Philips will resolve the issue by providing a software update, at no cost, to correct all affected EPIQ Ultrasound Systems (the update will disable the Image Boost feature when connected to an X8-2t TEE Transducer). Method of Notification - Letter (Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter in the US, Field Safety Notice in rest of the world, Distributor Letter in rest of the world). For US customers, the letters will be sent via certify mail with electronic return receipt. Philips Markets Organizations are responsible for distributing the letters outside of the US.

Distribution

As reported by FDA

AL, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI