Model note · Ultrasound
Philips EPIQ 7 diagnostic ultrasound system
The Philips EPIQ 7 is a premium cart based general purpose ultrasound system used in radiology, cardiology, obstetrics, vascular and point of care settings, with indications ranging from abdominal and cardiac to transoesophageal, transrectal and transvaginal imaging. It is built on the nSIGHT imaging architecture and works with xMATRIX and PureWave transducers, and some Philips regional sites now list it as no longer available.
The model
Maker, model and type.
- Maker
- Philips Ultrasound, Inc. (Philips Healthcare)
- Model
- EPIQ 7 diagnostic ultrasound system
- Device type
- Ultrasound
- Main document
- Open the public document
Key specifications
What the public record says.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Width 60.6 cm, depth 109.2 cm, height 146 to 171.5 cm | Source |
| Weight | 104.3 kg | Source |
| Control panel movement | 180 degrees swivel, 25.4 cm height adjustment | Source |
| Transducer types supported | Phased, linear, curved linear, TEE, motorised 3D curved linear and non imaging pencil probes on a compact multi pin connector | Source |
| Acoustic output limits | ISPTA.3 up to 720 mW/cm2, MI up to 1.9, TI up to 6.0 (Track 3 device) | Source |
| User interface | Physical knobs and buttons plus a touch screen with soft keys and a QWERTY keyboard | Source |
| Data storage and formats | Local repository plus network, DVR, DVD and USB export; JPEG, AVI and DICOM | Source |
| Electrical rating | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 600 VA | Source |
| FDA clearance | 510(k) K132304, decision 21 August 2013, product codes IYN, IYO, ITX; predicate Philips iU22 | Source |
Recalls
Known FDA recalls.
- Z-1264-20142014-02-28
Incorrect Doppler velocities with high PRF and multiple sample volume gates.
FDA record - Z-0368-20142013-10-17
Software 1.0 and 1.0.1 problem when using the International System date format.
FDA record - Z-0817-20152014-11-05
QLAB a2DQ and aCMQ could report end systolic volume too small.
FDA record - Z-1632-20152015-04-14
Unit conversion error when metric units and patient weight or height were entered (software 1.3.2 or lower).
FDA record - Z-2199-20192019-04-29
With software 4.0, an image could move into another patient's folder when using Edit.
FDA record - Z-0864-20212020-10-27
Potential for incorrect patient data to be displayed and saved in uncommon workflows.
FDA record - Z-2483-20212021-08-06
Intermittent lock up when leaving Review mode, software 5.0 to 5.0.2.
FDA record
Safety
Safety warnings from the record.
- Doppler velocities could be overstated when high PRF was used with several sample gates on early software; Philips advised against that setting until corrected. Source
- Some uncommon workflows could display or save the wrong patient's data into an exam. Source
- Damaged intracavity or TEE probes with cracks or sharp edges can injure patients and should not be used. Source
- Users should keep acoustic output as low as practical; the system displays MI and TI to IEC 60601-2-37 and IEC 62359. Source
Sources
Where this note comes from.
- Philips EPIQ 7 product page (South Africa)
- FDA 510(k) summary K132304, EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System
- openFDA recall records, EPIQ 7
- openFDA MAUDE problem counts, EPIQ 7
- openFDA MAUDE narratives, EPIQ 7 unintended system motion
Not covered: Philips user and service manuals sit behind the InCenter login, so no public error or message list, channel count or full electrical specification could be confirmed; errorCodes is left empty on purpose.
BMEssentia knowledge drafted from public information, reviewed by Hasan Khaled Ismail on 2026-10-24. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and service manual.
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