Transducer 3D9-3vRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 3 models of Transducer 3D9-3v by Philips Ultrasound LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 1 adverse event report in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 3, 2023 and Nov 3, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

3 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 2 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Transducer 3D9-3v recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Jul 3, 2025Open, Classified

   To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field.

   Z-2347-2025 · Root cause: Device Design · names 3 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. May 28, 2025Open, Classified

   Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life.

   Z-2048-2025 · Root cause: Process control · names 3 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

3. Jun 30, 2023Completed

   Transducer, an ultrasound system accessory, consists of two parts that are bonded together that may come apart due to chassis bonding issue, which may pose risk to users and patients of tissue damage, and electric shock if the built-in safety measures to prevent electric were to also fail.

   Z-2517-2023 · Root cause: Process control · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported Transducer 3D9-3v problems

Transducer 3D9-3v models

3 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• Transducer 3D9-3v 989605395622

  System, imaging, pulsed doppler, ultrasonic
  3 recalls1 report
• Transducer 3D9-3v 989605415032

  Transducer, ultrasonic, diagnostic
  2 recalls0 reports
• Transducer 3D9-3v 989605440832

  Transducer, ultrasonic, diagnostic
  2 recalls0 reports

Recent Transducer 3D9-3v adverse event reports

The 1 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionNov 3, 2023

  WHEN EXAM WAS COMPLETE, PHILIPS TRANSVAGINAL PROBE BROKE IN HALF DURING ROUTINE TRANSVAGINAL EXAM, AS SONOGRAPHER WAS REMOVING PROBE FROM PATIENT. SONOGRAPHER NOTIFIED PHILIPS. THE ISSUE IS THE SAME ISSUE AS DESCRIBE IN A LARGE RECALL FOR SIMILAR DEVICES. HOWEVER, THIS PARTICULAR DEVICE IS NOT LISTED IN THE RECALL, SO PHILIPS WILL NOT COVER REPLACEMENT. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR TRANSDUCER, ULTRASONIC, DIAGNOSTIC, TRANSDUCER 3D9-3V (PER SITE REPORTER). THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT COVER COST OF REPLACEMENT OF DEVICE. THE ISSUE IS THE EXACT SAME AS DEFECTS ON A RECALL LIST, BUT THIS PARTICULAR MODEL IS NOT ON THE LIST.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 18064221 ↗

Other Philips Ultrasound LLC products

• Transducer C5-13 models · 0 reports · 12 recalls
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• Transducer X5-13 models · 0 reports · 10 recalls
• EPIQ 7 DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND SYSTEM5 models · 330 reports · 3 recalls
• Transducer C10-3v2 models · 0 reports · 7 recalls
• Transducer X7-2t4 models · 26 reports · 6 recalls
• Transducer C5-210 models · 0 reports · 6 recalls
• Transducer S5-12 models · 0 reports · 6 recalls