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Device product

Transducer S7-3t UDI (01)00884838067530 REF 989605439232 Used as accessory with: iE33, HD11 Ultrasound Systems - Product Usage: Diagnostic ultrasound imaging or fluid flow analysis of the human body - particularly transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) studies

Z-1842-2020

August 30, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Philips Ultrasound Inc
Event
Event 84902
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
N/A
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1842-2020

Official wording

Reason: 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

Code information: All lots.

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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