The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2391-2025·Announced 2025-09-03

Philips S4-1 Ultrasound Transducer Probes Recalled for Useful Life Clarification

Philips is recalling 171,322 S4-1 Ultrasound Transducer Probes to provide clarification and labeling regarding the devices' useful life in clinical use. This FDA Class III recall affects healthcare facilities nationwide.

What this means for you

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

Our severity reasoning: This FDA Class III recall addresses labeling clarification for the device's useful life definition, not a safety hazard or defect. Per the severity rubric, Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2, and documentation/labeling clarification issues fall under the Low severity category.

Plain-English summary

Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is recalling the S4-1 Transducer Probe, an ultrasound transducer device. Approximately 171,322 units have been distributed nationwide in the United States. The recalled devices are Model Numbers 989605389271, 989605389272, and 989605364993, along with specific batch and serial identifiers as documented by the FDA.

The recall was initiated to provide clarification and labeling that defines the useful life of these ultrasound transducers in clinical use. The FDA classified this action as a Class III recall.

Healthcare providers using the S4-1 Transducer Probe should review the updated labeling regarding the device's useful life. Contact Philips Ultrasound or the FDA for additional guidance related to the clarified labeling.

The recalled product

Product
S4-1 Transducer Probe
Manufacturer
Philips Ultrasound, Inc
Hazard
  • product-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. 989605389271
  • 989605389272
  • 989605364993
  • UDI: (01)00884838061415(21)B30VBN
  • (01)00884838061415(21)F0954W
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B3WCRT
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B1WDKX
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B1WDNQ
  • (01)00884838064584(21)B13HXX
  • (01)00884838064584(21)B1MQDX
  • (01)00884838064584(21)B23LRM
  • (01)00884838064584(21)B23LRT
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B1X9Z3
  • (01)00884838064584(21)B12QQ8
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B27XB2
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B307TT
  • 010088483806141521F01WFB
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B30THD
  • (01)00884838061415(21)B1TKB3
  • (01)00884838061415(21)F08XDL

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.