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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1264-2014OTHER

Philips Model EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. Intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. Catalogue numbers 795200 ...

Units Affected
1,267
Recall Date
February 28, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1264-2014.

A problem has been detected with Philips Model EPIQ 5 and 7 Ultrasound System. The system will report incorrect Doppler velocities if you use High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) with multiple sample volume gates. While in High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) in Display Zoom Velocity Scale using manual spectral Doppler trace, the velocities in the velocity results table may be overstated b

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1264-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1264-2014.

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Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. Recall FAQ

Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. is the subject of a cardiac devices safety report: Philips Model EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. Intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. Catalogue numbers 795200 .... The notice was published on February 28, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 1,267 units are potentially affected.