MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHILIPS ULTRASOUND, INC EPIQ CVX; SYSTEM, IMAGING, PULSED DOPPLER, ULTRASONIC

Catalog Number	795231
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the x8-2t transducer would not articulate during use.The transducer was being used with an epiq cvx ultrasound system.The transducer was exchanged to resolve the issue.There was no patient or user harm associated with this event.The philips service engineer inspected and tested the transducer and not able to verify the reported issue.The transducer was replaced to resolve the customer¿s immediate concerns.Philips has started an investigation, and upon completion, a follow up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A thorough investigation was performed to determine the cause of the reported problem.The investigation was not able to confirm the reported articulation issue as the transducer passed the articulation test.However, there was free play found when using the posterior/anterior knob as well as several minor cosmetic issues identified.There was no design defect found.

• Brand Name: EPIQ CVX
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, IMAGING, PULSED DOPPLER, ULTRASONIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHILIPS ULTRASOUND, INC; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell WA 98021
• Manufacturer (Section G): PHILIPS ULTRASOUND, INC; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell WA 98021
• Manufacturer Contact: roxanne ramirez ; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell, WA 98021
• MDR Report Key: 22055481
• Report Number: 3019216-2025-000204
• Device Sequence Number: 6950986
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838114135
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838114135
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132304
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/03/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 795231
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/02/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/07/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown