| Date Initiated by Firm | September 05, 2025 |
| Create Date | March 24, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1622-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
97643 |
| Product | Philips Mini Multi TEE Ultrasound Transducer |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Philips Ultrasound, Inc 1 Echo Dr Reedsville PA 17084-8603
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| For Additional Information Contact | Philips Customer Care Solutions Center 800-722-9377 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Action | An URGENT Medical Device Correction Notice, dated 8/19/25, was mailed to consignees. This notice instructs consignees to locate all Philips Ultrasound transducers in their facility and enter their serial numbers into https://www.transducer.philips.com to obtain the manufacturing certificate for each of their devices. This certificate should be retained with its system documentation. Using the manufacturing certificate consignees are to calculate the useful life of their device. The expected useful life for Transesophageal transducers, X-Matrix transducers, and Lumify transducers is 5 years; The expected useful life for Endocavity transducers and Transcutaneous transducers is 7 years. If a transducer has exceeded its useful life, consignees are instructed to conduct transducer performance tests or contact Philips for guidance. Consignees are asked to complete and return the provided response form and circulate the recall notification to device users for their awareness. Consignees with any questions can contact Philips Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 11 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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