MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHILIPS ULTRASOUND, INC S8-3T MICRO TEE TRANSDUCER

Model Number 989605386721

Device Problems Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Poor Quality Image (1408)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation of the transducer will be included in a follow up report upon its investigation completion.

Event Description

A customer reported an s8-3t model transducer was producing poor image quality due to a dead element artifact.There was no injury associated with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation of the transducer confirmed the imaging issue as described by the customer.Investigation of the device noted oil separation in the window, smashed rubber near the shaft, dead elements in the array, and damage to the window, tip shell, and control handle.The physical damage to the transducer inhibited the overall performance of the device and is indicative of improper maintenance.

• Brand Name: S8-3T MICRO TEE TRANSDUCER
• Type of Device: S8-3T MICRO TEE TRANSDUCER
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHILIPS ULTRASOUND, INC; 22100 bothell everett highway; bothell WA 98021
• MDR Report Key: 8003663
• MDR Text Key: 124976666
• Report Number: 3019216-2018-00050
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: ITX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884838047693
• UDI-Public: (01)00884838047693
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K030455
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/05/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/25/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 989605386721
• Device Lot Number: B2109M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2018
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1