Philips EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System Recalled for Incorrect Doppler Velocity Readings
Philips is recalling EPIQ 7 Ultrasound Systems because they may report incorrect Doppler velocities when using specific settings, potentially affecting diagnostic accuracy.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves incorrect diagnostic data (overstated velocities) which could lead to misdiagnosis, but the source does not report specific injuries or hospitalizations, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. is recalling the Philips Model EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. The recall affects 670 units in the United States and 1,267 units internationally, including 11 units in Canada. The systems are intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis, specifically using Doppler velocity results to assist in diagnosing the existence, location, and severity of cardiac or vascular stenosis.
The recall is due to a software defect where the system may report incorrect Doppler velocities. Specifically, if a user employs High Pulse Repetition Frequency (HPRF) with multiple sample volume gates while in 'Display Zoom Velocity Scale' using manual spectral Doppler trace, the velocities in the results table may be overstated. This issue affects all systems running software versions prior to v1.1.2, which includes software v1 and v1.1 shipped prior to February 28, 2014.
Healthcare facilities and users should contact Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that use of the product could, in some cases, cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Philips Model EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System. Intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. Catalogue numbers 795200 / 795201 / 795202 / 795204 / 795205 / 795206 EPIQ is intended for diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis. The collection of D
- Manufacturer
- Philips Medical Systems North America Inc.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Philips Medical Systems North America Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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