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

Model Number	EPIQ ELITE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A customer reported their c10-3v transducer had damaged on the lens exposing crystals.This probe is associated with the epiq elite ultrasound system.The issue was found outside of patient use, and there was no patient or user harm.The service engineer evaluated the transducer to confirm the reported problem and replaced the transducer to address 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 that determined damages to the lens face was a result of an improper cleaning and sterilization process that caused progressive erosion of the lens material until the metal was exposed.There was no indication of either non-conforming material and no indication of design anomaly requiring further action.

• Brand Name: EPIQ ELITE
• 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: 23434158
• Report Number: 3019216-2025-000405
• Device Sequence Number: 4732850
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838102514
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838102514
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200304
• 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): 12/04/2025

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 Model Number: EPIQ ELITE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
• Device Catalogue Number: 795234
• 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: 10/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2021
• 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