Philips recalls S7-3t transducers for potential temperature measurement failure during transesophageal echocardiography, risking patient injury. Affected units have specific UDI and reference numbers.
The firm has discovered an issue associated with some Transesophageal (TEE) transducers that were not properly programmed during manufacturing. As a result, the system is unable to correctly measure the temperature on the distal tip of the transducer. This issue may result in affected transducers not initiating auto-cool during use which could result in patient injury
Philips is recalling certain S7-3t ultrasound transducers that may not properly measure temperature during use. This could cause the transducer to fail to auto-cool, potentially injuring patients during transesophageal echocardiography procedures.
The transducers may not correctly measure temperature on the distal tip during use. This could prevent the system from initiating auto-cool, leading to potential patient injury from overheating.
Healthcare professionals using Philips S7-3t transducers for transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) are affected. Patients undergoing TEE procedures with these transducers are at risk of injury.
Check for the UDI (01)00884838061439 and reference number 989605406772 on the transducer. These units are designed for use with Philips CX50, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 50, and Affiniti 70 ultrasound systems.
Look for the UDI (01)00884838061439 and reference number 989605406772 on the transducer.
Philips discovered that some S7-3t transducers were not properly programmed during manufacturing, which may cause the system to fail to measure temperature correctly during use.
The transducer may not initiate auto-cool, potentially causing patient injury during transesophageal echocardiography procedures.
Check for the UDI (01)00884838061439 and reference number 989605406772 on the transducer. These units are designed for use with Philips CX50, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 50, and Affiniti 70 ultrasound systems.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Ultrasound to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1841-2020 — Philips Ultrasound Philips Ultrasound Hello, I own a Philips Ultrasound that is covered by recall Z-1841-2020 from Philips Ultrasound. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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