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

Model Number	795231
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the transesophageal x8-2t transducer was leaking fluid from the scan tip.The transducer was associated with the epiq cvx ultrasound system at the customer's site.The issue was discovered outside of clinical use.There was no patient or user harm associated with this event.Philips has started an investigation, and upon completion, a follow up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A qualified field service engineer replaced the affected transducer to resolve the customer's immediate concerns.An investigation was performed which confirmed the transducer had corrosion/fluid ingress within the rack actuator.The engineering team observed the presence of non-philips material, indicating third party repair.As the transducer was repaired by a third party, no further investigation could be performed.The device has returned to service with no similar issues reported.

• Brand Name: EPIQ CVX DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
• 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: 23727913
• Report Number: 3019216-2025-000469
• Device Sequence Number: 16006481
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838107526
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838107526
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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): Y
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/24/2026

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: 795231
• 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: 11/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2021
• 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