The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1625-2026·Announced 2026-04-01

Philips S4-1 Ultrasound Transducers: Useful Life Labeling Clarification

Philips recalls 41 S4-1 ultrasound transducers sold nationwide to clarify labeling regarding useful life. No injuries or adverse events reported.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class III recall addressing labeling clarification for device useful life with no reported injuries or adverse events. This fits the rubric category of documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is recalling 41 units of its S4-1 ultrasound transducer sold throughout the United States. The recall is being conducted to provide clarification and labeling to properly define the useful life of these transducers.

The recalled devices are identified by specific model numbers (989605458221, 989605458222, 989605477101) and serialized UDI codes listed on the FDA recall notice.

No injuries or adverse events have been reported. The FDA has classified this as a Class III recall. Healthcare providers using these transducers should refer to the FDA recall notice for affected unit identification and further guidance from Philips.

The recalled product

Product
Philips S4-1 Ultrasound Transducer
Manufacturer
Philips Ultrasound, Inc
Hazard
  • labeling-defect

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Model No. 989605458221
  • 989605458222
  • 989605477101
  • UDI: (01)00884838085183(21)B25VV3
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B21XVK
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B1ZJVG
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B2D31R
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B21XXK
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B25VX0
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B21Y07
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B21Y6L
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B21XYW
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B1RCNL
  • (01)00884838074231(21)B21Y64
  • (01)00884838074231(21)B21YF6
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B2D34Z
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B1RCVN
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B1W8DH
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B21XTP
  • (01)00884838085183(21)B21XXQ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.