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

Model Number	EPIQ ELITE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/20/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the 3d9-3v transducer was leaking oil.The transducer was associated with the epiq elite ultrasound system.There was no patient or user harm.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.Based on the evidence available in this investigation, the reported damage to the lens tip most closely aligns with use-related factors such as repeated handling and frequent cleaning or sterilization cycles.There is no indication of non-conforming material at shipment, nor any evidence of a design anomaly that would warrant further action.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 ELITE
• 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: 24790158
• Report Number: 3019216-2026-100135
• Device Sequence Number: 9844790
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838114159
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838114159
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200304
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2026

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 ELITE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
• Device Catalogue Number: 795234
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2024
• 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