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

Model Number	795231
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the transesophageal x8-2t transducer had a torn open seal at the nose, resulting in exposed metal.The transducer was associated with the epiq cvx ultrasound system at the customer¿s site.The issue was discovered outside of clinical use and no patient or user was harmed as a result of the issue.A replacement transducer was sent to the customer to resolve their 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 which determined that the damage to the transducer was a result of excessive wear in the field.No design defects were identified, and no further action is required.

• 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: 24016729
• Report Number: 3019216-2026-100003
• Device Sequence Number: 21130025
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838123960
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838123960
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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): 03/26/2026

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: 12/10/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/09/2025
• 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