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HDI 4000 Ultrasound System & the Philips 4000 Ultrasound System (same system).

FDA device recall Z-0178-05 · posted 2004-11-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Ultrasound, Inc.
Reason for recall
Potential for device to cause burning of the skin.
Action taken
On 9/6/04 the firm sent a certified return receipt letter to customers advising of the issue and informing that a service representative will visit to install new software to reduce thermal output.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
IYN
Quantity affected
333 domestic units, 29 demos, 704 international units
Distribution
Units were distributed to medial facilities, hospitals, and veterinarians worldwide. Countries include Africa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia,
Date initiated
2004-09-10
Date posted
2004-11-05
Date terminated
2006-02-09
Location
Bothell, WA

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