The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2375-2025·Announced 2025-09-03

Philips L12-5 Transducer Probe Recalled to Clarify Useful Life Labeling

Philips Ultrasound is recalling 171,322 L12-5 Transducer Probes to clarify labeling that defines useful life. The Class III recall affects devices distributed nationwide in the US.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall focused on labeling clarification for transducer useful life. No injuries, illnesses, or device failures are reported in the source material. The recall is precautionary to ensure users have adequate information about proper device usage and retirement.

Plain-English summary

Philips Ultrasound, Inc is recalling 171,322 units of the L12-5 38mm Transducer Probe (Model No. 989605428532) to provide clarification and labeling that defines the useful life of these ultrasound transducers. The recall was initiated to ensure adequate information is available regarding proper device usage in the field.

The affected transducers were distributed nationwide throughout the United States. The recall affects specific serial numbers and UDI codes, including B305XD, F05R7X, B1Y35V, B305ZX, F05K8W, B3GWRJ, B1Y306, B1Y3CG, B1Q699, B1Y3C4, B1RXWK, B305X5, B305ZK, B3NFD5, and F034C6.

Healthcare providers and facilities using these transducers should contact Philips Ultrasound, Inc for updated labeling information that clarifies the useful life of the device. Users should verify their devices against the affected serial numbers and review the clarified labeling materials.

The recalled product

Product
L12-5 38mm Transducer Probe
Manufacturer
Philips Ultrasound, Inc
Hazard
  • inadequate-labeling

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. 989605428532
  • UDI: (01)00884838073623(21)B305XD
  • (01)00884838073623(21)F05R7X
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B1Y35V
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B305ZX
  • (01)00884838073623(21)F05K8W
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B3GWRJ
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B1Y306
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B1Y3CG
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B1Q699
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B1Y3C4
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B1RXWK
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B305X5
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B305ZK
  • (01)00884838073623(21)B3NFD5
  • (01)00884838073623(21)F034C6
  • Serial No. B305XD
  • F05R7X
  • B1Y35V
  • B305ZX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.