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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0815-2015CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

Additional devices identified in new FSN MA-FCO 83000190: QLAB versions 10.0 with a2DQ and/or aCMQ plug-ins installed with Philips Xc...

Units Affected
52
Recall Date
November 5, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0815-2015.

When using the QLAB Auto 2D Quantification (a2DQ) and Auto Cardiac Motion Quantification (aCMQ) applications, the reported End-Systolic Volume (ESV) may be smaller, and the Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (EF) may be higher, than the ESV and EF calculated by manual tracing without the use of QLAB. An incorrect EF calculation could lead to misdiagnosis and/or delayed or incorrect therapy.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0815-2015.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0815-2015.

Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

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Philips Ultrasound, Inc. Recall FAQ

Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Additional devices identified in new FSN MA-FCO 83000190: QLAB versions 10.0 with a2DQ and/or aCMQ plug-ins installed with Philips Xc.... The notice was published on November 5, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 52 units are potentially affected.