Philips Ultrasound, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0816-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

EPIQ 5 Ultrasound System, EPIQ 5 systems with software versions 1.0.x or 1.1.x with QLAB a2DQ and/or aCMQ plug-ins are affected. Model: EPIQ 5G, EPIQ 5C, EPIQ 5W. Catalog Number: 795204 / 795205 and Part Number: 989605408541 Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: November 5, 2014

Date Posted: December 24, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0816-2015

Event ID: 69790

Reason for Recall:

When using the QLAB Auto 2D Quantification (a2DQ) and Auto Cardiac Motion Quantification (aCMQ) applications, the reported End-Systolic Volume (ESV) may be smaller, and the Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (EF) may be higher, than the ESV and EF calculated by manual tracing without the use of QLAB. An incorrect EF calculation could lead to misdiagnosis and/or delayed or incorrect therapy.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 88 units (42 in the US and 46 outside US)

Code Information:

SERIAL NUMBERS FOR FCO 79500317-EPIQ5 system: US114B0005, US114B0006, US114C0193, US114C0209, US114C0239, US114C0240, US114C0241, US114C0271, US114C0272, US114C0273, US114C0284, US114C0286, US114C0287, US114C0308, US114C0331, US114C0334, US114C0366, US114C0751, US214C0043, US214C0106, US214C0140, US214C0143, US214C0144, US214C0416, US214C0417, US314C0199, US314C0298, US314C0447, US314C0728, US314C0745, US314C0800, US314C0801, US414C0012, US414C0066, US414C0114, US414C0157, US414C0158, US414C0159, US414C0395, US514C0081, USD13B0662, USD13C0033, USD13C0234, USD13C0290, USD13C0291, USD13C0481, USD13C0525, USD13C0526, USD13C0527, USD13C0572, USD13C0573, USD13C0584, USD13C0709, USN13B0039, USN13C0018, USN13C0182, USN13C0183, USN13C0184, USN13C0186, USN13C0206, USN13C0281, USN13C0282, USN13C0283, USN13C0284, USN13C0285, USN13C0286, USN13C0312, USN13C0361, USN13C0502, USN13C0503, USN13C0580, USN13C0654, USO13C0352, USO13C0354, USO13C0355, USO13C0356, USO13C0368, USO13C0369, USO13C0395, USO13C0396, USO13C0397, USO13C0398, USO13C0405, USO13C0453, USO13C0454, USO13C0596, USO13C0678, and USO13C0685.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution (for FCO 83000190): US, including the states of AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI; and the countries of United Arab Emirates, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Switzerland, Colombia, Germany, Ecuador, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey, Taiwan, and Vietnam. ********************************************************************************** Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of KY, TN, ME, CA, PA, NC, CT, NY, SC, IL, IN, and WI; and the countries of Argentina, Spain, India, Italy, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Switzerland, Greece, Malaysia, Sweden, Australia, Netherlands, Mexico, Peru, Taiwan, Japan, France, and Norway.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated