MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHILIPS ULTRASOUND, INC EPIQ 5; SYSTEM, IMAGING, PULSED DOPPLER, ULTRASONIC

Model Number	EPIQ 5 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A customer reported their 3d9-3v transducer was leaking fluid.This probe is associated with the epiq 5 ultrasound system.The issue was found outside of patient use, and there was no patient or user harm.Philips has started an investigation, and upon completion, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The transducer was replaced to resolve the customer¿s immediate concerns.An investigation was performed which determined the leaking fluid from the acoustic lens was a result of accidental user damage.There was no indication of either non-conforming material and no indication of design anomaly requiring further action.There have been no similar issues reported post repair.

• Brand Name: EPIQ 5
• 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: 23465270
• Report Number: 3019216-2025-000415
• Device Sequence Number: 8879730
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838047686
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838047686
• 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: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/30/2026

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 5 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
• Device Catalogue Number: 795204
• 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: 10/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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