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

Catalog Number	795204
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended System Motion (1430)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/21/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the control panel arm on an epiq 5g ultrasound system lowers quicker than normal.This issue was found outside of clinical use and there was no patient or user harm.The service engineer replaced the control panel arm gas struts to resolve the customer¿s immediate issue.Philips has started an investigation, and upon completion, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A qualified service engineer evaluated the system and confirmed the reported issue.The control panel arm gas struts were replaced to resolve customer's immediate concern.The defective parts were disposed of while on-site.No further information is available.The system has returned to service with no similar issues reported.

• 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: ondrea bermudez ; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell, WA 98021
• MDR Report Key: 24496888
• Report Number: 3019216-2026-100070
• Device Sequence Number: 4955404
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838047686
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838047686
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• 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 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: 02/02/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/22/2018
• 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