Philips Ultrasound, LLC has recalled 1,721 Philips EPIQ Ultrasound Systems (various models) when used with the X5-1c transducer. The affected systems, running software versions 9.0, 9.01, or 9.02, may experience an unexpected automatic reboot during medical procedures. While no injuries have been reported, this malfunction can result in physical damage to the connected transducer.
The ultrasound system can reboot without warning, which may interrupt diagnostic procedures and cause permanent damage to the X5-1c transducer.
Quantity: 1,721 systems affected.
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