The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-2398-2025·Announced 2025-09-03

Philips S8-3t Transducer Probe Labeling Clarification for Useful Life

Philips Ultrasound is recalling approximately 171,322 S8-3t Transducer Probes distributed nationwide in the US to provide clarification and labeling regarding the device's useful life.

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 is a Class III FDA recall involving labeling clarification regarding product useful life. No defects, safety hazards, or reported patient harm are alleged in the recall notice.

Plain-English summary

Philips Ultrasound, Inc. is recalling the S8-3t Transducer Probe. This recall affects approximately 171,322 units distributed nationwide in the United States.

The FDA has classified this as a Class III medical device recall. The recall is being issued to provide clarification and labeling needed to properly define the useful life of the ultrasound transducers in clinical settings.

Healthcare facilities and medical professionals using affected S8-3t Transducer Probes should review the updated labeling and guidance from Philips Ultrasound, Inc. regarding the product's useful life and appropriate use parameters.

For additional information or questions about this recall, healthcare providers should contact Philips Ultrasound, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
S8-3t Transducer Probe
Manufacturer
Philips Ultrasound, Inc
Hazard
  • mis-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. 989605420183
  • 989605431171
  • 989605420182
  • 989605420181
  • 989605379471
  • UDI: Unique Device Identifier (UDI)
  • (01)00884838067523(21)B0Z7JH
  • (01)00884838067523(21)B0KYG4
  • (01)00884838073524(21)F02NJF
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B3JQP1
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B3JQPX
  • (01)00884838073524(21)F0JW94
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B2HX1Q
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B3JQKC
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B2HBRF
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B2HXK8
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B3JQDY
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B3JQP7
  • (01)00884838073524(21)B37JG8
  • (01)00884838067523(21)B02CQK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.