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

Model Number	EPIQ CVX
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the x7-2t transducer had a small tear in the lens that was leaking fluid.This was associated with an epiq cvx ultrasound system.This issue was found outside of clinical use and there was no patient or user harm.The transducer was replaced 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 to determine the cause of the reported problem.The investigation confirmed the reported problem and determined the cause was related to improper maintenance as there was evidence of a 3rd party repair.The transducer was replaced to address the customer's immediate concerns and the replacement transducer is in service with no further similar issues.

• 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: 24472399
• Report Number: 3019216-2026-100064
• Device Sequence Number: 9506755
• 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): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/16/2026

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 CVX
• 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: 02/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2023
• 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