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

Model Number	EPIQ ELITE ULTRASOUND SYSTEM
Medical Device Problem Code	Unintended System Motion (1430)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/19/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the swivel mechanism of the epiq elite ultrasound system¿s control panel did not lock properly while transporting the unit within the user facility.The failure occurred outside of clinical use, and no patient or user was harmed as a result of the issue.A philips service engineer repaired the system by cleaning the solenoid, which allowed the locking mechanism to be fully engaged.Philips has started an investigation, and upon completion, a follow-up report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A field service engineer evaluated the system based on the customer complaint.The reported problem could not be reproduced.The service engineer cleaned the solenoid as a precautionary measure.The system has returned to service with no similar issues reported.

• 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: 24911867
• Report Number: 3019216-2026-100151
• Device Sequence Number: 21288977
• Product Code: IYN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838107540
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838107540
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/29/2026

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?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/23/2023
• 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