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

Model Number	EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the x8-2t transducer had a wire coming out from the sheath.The transducer was associated with an epiq cvx ultrasound system.There was no patient or user harm.The transducer was replaced from the pool stock at the customer site.Philips has started an investigation, and upon completion, a follow up report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the x8-2t transducer had a wire coming out from the sheath.The transducer was associated with an epiq cvx ultrasound system.There was no patient or user harm.The transducer was replaced from the pool stock at the customer site.Philips has started an investigation, and upon completion, a follow up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation was performed that determined the wire coming out from the sheath was either a result of accidental user damage or the natural aging of the product.There was no indication of either non-conforming material and no indication of design anomaly requiring further action.

• 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: ondrea bermudez ; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell, WA 98021
• MDR Report Key: 23609252
• Report Number: 3019216-2025-000449
• Device Sequence Number: 9918300
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838097933
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838097933
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• 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): 02/16/2026

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 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
• 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: 11/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/19/2021
• 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