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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0864-2021SOFTWARE DEFECT

All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems. Model numbers - EPIQ 5G, EPIC 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7G, EPIC 7C, EPIQ 7W, EPIQ CVx, Affiniti 30, Af...

Units Affected
57,430
Recall Date
October 27, 2020
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Software Defect

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0864-2021.

The manufacturer has determined that with certain uncommon workflows there is potential for incorrect patient data to be displayed and saved into an exam. The issue(s) manifest differently for different versions of software.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0864-2021.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0864-2021.

Philips Ultrasound Inc

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Philips Ultrasound Inc Recall FAQ

Philips Ultrasound Inc is the subject of a diagnostic devices safety report: All EPIQ and Affiniti Ultrasound systems. Model numbers - EPIQ 5G, EPIC 5C, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7G, EPIC 7C, EPIQ 7W, EPIQ CVx, Affiniti 30, Af.... The notice was published on October 27, 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 57,430 units are potentially affected.