CanadaPhilips Lumify Systems — including Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound System iOS (model/catalogue 795161) and Lumify Power Module (model/catalogue 453561998452), identified by serial numbers of more than 10 digits — are affected. They are incompatible with Apple devices that have a USB‑C connector and are running iOS 18, which can cause failure to perform live imaging and may require procedures to be redone or rescheduled; contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Philips Ultrasound Llc, 22100 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, Washington, United States, 98021-8431.
How to identify it
Affected products: Lumify Diagnostic Ultrasound System iOS; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 795161
Affected products: Lumify Power Module; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 453561998452
The hazard
Philips has become aware that the Lumify system is incompatible with Apple devices that have USB-C connector and are running iOS 18, which will cause a failure to perform live imaging potentially resulting in the procedure needing to be redone or rescheduled.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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