Recall of Philips L12-5 Ultrasound Transducer
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Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 40 units of the Philips L12-5 Ultrasound Transducer to provide clarification on the device's useful life.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 9, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall to provide clarification and labeling that defines the useful life of the Philips L12-5 Ultrasound Transducer.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are 40 units of the Philips L12-5 Ultrasound Transducer. Model numbers include 989605412401, 989605387311, 989605418552, 989605408173, 989605438481, and 989605420231. UDIs include (01)00884838067851(21)B27H7T, (01)00884838067974(21)B0B0B1, (01)00884838067851(21)B16RRG, (01)00884838067974(21)B0HWBM, (01)00884838067974(21)B0B39M, (01)00884838067851(21)B1N2FG, (01)00884838067851(21)B1DD6B, (01)00884838067851(21)B27GVB, (01)00884838067851(21)B27RQ7, (01)00884838067851(21)B1WT18, and (01)00884838067851(21)B1N1JB. Serial numbers include B107H4, B106RJ, B02RKJ, B0PXC9, B03JZF, B107JF, B27H7T, B0B0B1, B106XL, B10CF6, B14HHX, B10BZF, B04PTM, B16RRG, 0392R5, B1JPC9, B1JQ8W, B0HWBM, B0B39M, B0XK56, B16L5T, B10BQ3, B0J9Q6, B106DF, B105C1, B1N2FG, B10CTM, B01QKF, B10C67, B0FD7B, B0M21H, B0P7ZP, B1DD6B, B0F6F2, B27GVB, B27RQ7, B14CBD, B14J0X, B1WT18, and B1N1JB. The recall affects US nationwide distribution.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow the initial firm notification, which was sent via letter, for instructions on this recall. Contact Philips Ultrasound, Inc. at their address: 1 Echo Dr, Reedsville, PA 17084-8603 for details on returns or further actions.
Why This Matters
This recall ensures that users have clear information on the useful life of the ultrasound transducers, which could help maintain proper device functionality and safety in medical settings.
Source
FDA Recall Number: Z-1620-2026
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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