EPIQ ULTRASOUND SYSTEM (2021-01-13)
- Starting date:
- January 13, 2021
- Posting date:
- January 29, 2021
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- Healthcare Professionals, General Public, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-74871
Last updated: 2021-01-29
Affected Products
A. EPIQ 5 ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
B. EPIQ 7 ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
C. EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Reason
Philips recently discovered an issue associated with EPIC ultrasound systems where the control panel arm assembly could have missing or loose screws. In these cases, if undue force, pressure or weight is applied, the control panel mechanism can fail and break off. We are aware of three instances where the control panel arm with missing/loose screws broke and collapsed, one of them causing a minor injury to the operator.
Affected products
A. EPIQ 5 ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Lot or serial number
All lots.
Model or catalog number
EPIQ 5
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Philips Ultrasound Inc.
22100 Bothell-Everett Highway
Bothell
98021-8431
Washington
UNITED STATES
B. EPIQ 7 ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Lot or serial number
All lots.
Model or catalog number
EPIQ 7
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Philips Ultrasound Inc.
22100 Bothell-Everett Highway
Bothell
98021-8431
Washington
UNITED STATES
C. EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Lot or serial number
All lots.
Model or catalog number
EPIQ
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Philips Ultrasound Inc.
22100 Bothell-Everett Highway
Bothell
98021-8431
Washington
UNITED STATES