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

Model Number	EPIQ CVX
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A customer reported that the transesophageal x8-2t transducer¿s sealant on the tip was coming off.The transducer was associated with the epiq cvx ultrasound system at the customer¿s site.The issue was discovered outside of clinical use and 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
An investigation was performed to determine the cause of the reported problem.It was confirm the lens had damage and it was determined the cause was likely a result of customer misuse.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: 24673478
• Report Number: 3019216-2026-100111
• Device Sequence Number: 18695755
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838107526
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838107526
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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): 04/22/2026

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: 03/02/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2023
• 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