RecallRadar

FDA Device recall Z-1380-2016

EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, Model EPIQ 5C, EPIC 5G, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7C, EPIC 7GC, and EPIQ 7W. Diagnostic Ultrasound System for ultras…

On 2016-04-20 the FDA classified a Class II recall of EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, Model EPIQ 5C, EPIC 5G, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7C, EPIC 7GC, and EPIQ 7W. Diagnostic Ultrasound System for ultras… by Philips Ultrasound, citing the fasteners securing the control panel assembly to the base of the Philips EPIQ Ultrasound System may loosen over time, which could subsequently lead to the detachment of the en….

Read the official FDA Device notice

AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1380-2016
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-03-28
Published2016-04-20
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyPhilips Ultrasound
DistributionUS

Product

EPIQ DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM, Model EPIQ 5C, EPIC 5G, EPIQ 5W, EPIQ 7C, EPIC 7GC, and EPIQ 7W. Diagnostic Ultrasound System for ultrasound imaging in abdominal, cardiac adult, cardiac other (fetal), cardiac pediatric, cerebral vascular, cephalic (adult), cephalic (neonatal), fetal/obstetric, gynecological, intraoperative (vascular), intraoperative (cardiac), musculoskeletal (conventional), musculoskeletal (superficial), other: urology, pediatric, peripheral vessel, small organ (breast, thyroid, testicle), transesophageal (cardiac), trans rectal, transvaginal.

Reason

The fasteners securing the control panel assembly to the base of the Philips EPIQ Ultrasound System may loosen over time, which could subsequently lead to the detachment of the entire assembly from the ultrasound system.

Identifiers

code_infoAll Serial numbers

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1380-2016%22

RecallRadar indexes public recall notices from the FDA, USDA FSIS, and CPSC. The official agency notice is the authoritative source. Always confirm details at the linked source before acting.