510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2025Philips EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 30 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 50 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 70 Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
Philips Health Care · IYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic
Cleared on Oct 4, 2017 as substantially equivalent to K163120 (Philips Ultrasound, Inc., 2017) and 1 other predicate after a 35-day review. Its family tree reaches back 18 generations to 1995. 6 of the 222 devices in its family, counting itself, have a Class I recall. 28 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 31 times.
- Decided
- Oct 4, 2017
- Review
- 35 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- IYN
- Recalls
- 31
- Predicates
- 2
Its longest line of descent runs back 18 generations to K935595 (1995). 193 ancestors in all, the oldest K852353 (1985). 28 later devices descend from it, 1 citing it directly. 6 of the 222 devices in this family, counting this one, have a Class I recall.
- Root · 18 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 14 generations between
- 3 generations backK132304 Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK160807 EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK163120 EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System; EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK172607 Philips EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic…Philips Health Care · 2017
- Descendant · cites it directly · 27 of its ownK181485 EPIQ , EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 24 of its ownK200304 EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 21 of its ownK202216 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
- Descendant · 2 generations on · 19 of its ownK182857 EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2018 · Recalled
- Descendant · 3 generations on · 18 of its ownK201012 EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Series, Affiniti Diagnostic…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · Recalled
Show all 18 generations
- Root · 18 generations backK935595 Acuson Model 3001Acuson Corp. · 1995
- 17 generations backK973767 Harmonic Imaging with ContrastAcuson Corp. · 1997
- 16 generations backK022567 Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemAcuson Corp. · 2002
- 15 generations backK032114 Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2003
- 14 generations backK041319 Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004
- 13 generations backK042770 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2004 · Recalled
- 12 generations backK050240 Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 11 generations backK052894 Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2005 · Recalled
- 10 generations backK063138 Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2006
- 9 generations backK063803 Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI · 2007 · Recalled
- 8 generations backK072786 Acuson S2000 Ultrasound SystemSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · 2007
- 7 generations backK091970 Aixplorer Ultrasound SystemSupersonic Imagine · 2009
- 6 generations backK102041 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2010
- 5 generations backK112255 AixplorerSupersonic Imagine · 2012
- 4 generations backK130499 IU22 Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 3 generations backK132304 Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2013 · Recalled
- 2 generations backK160807 EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2016 · Recalled
- 1 generation backK163120 EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System; EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2017 · Recalled
- This deviceK172607 Philips EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic…Philips Health Care · 2017
Showing 5 of 28 descendants. See all descendants
Descendants cleared per year
Class I recalls in this family
Most influential descendants
Showing 5 of 28 · See all- K181485EPIQ , EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 Diagnostic Ultrasound…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2018 · cites it directly27descendants
- K200304EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · 2 generations on24descendants
- K202216EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound SystemsPhilips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · 3 generations on21descendants
- K182857EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2018 · 2 generations on19descendants
- K201012EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Series, Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound System Series…Philips Ultrasound, Inc. · 2020 · 3 generations on18descendants
View FIG. 1 as a table
Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| −18 | K935595 | Acuson Model 3001 | Acuson Corp. | 1995 | — |
| −17 | K973767 | Harmonic Imaging with Contrast | Acuson Corp. | 1997 | — |
| −16 | K022567 | Sequoia Signature II Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Acuson Corp. | 2002 | — |
| −15 | K032114 | Sequoia 8.0 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2003 | — |
| −14 | K041319 | Sequoia Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | — |
| −13 | K042770 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2004 | 1 |
| −12 | K050240 | Modification to Acuson CV70 Cardiovascular System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −11 | K052894 | Sonoline G60 S Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2005 | 1 |
| −10 | K063138 | Modification to Acuson Antares Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2006 | — |
| −9 | K063803 | Acuson Antares Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Ultrasound DI | 2007 | 9 |
| −8 | K072786 | Acuson S2000 Ultrasound System | Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 2007 | — |
| −7 | K091970 | Aixplorer Ultrasound System | Supersonic Imagine | 2009 | — |
| −6 | K102041 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2010 | — |
| −5 | K112255 | Aixplorer | Supersonic Imagine | 2012 | — |
| −4 | K130499 | IU22 Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 2 |
| −3 | K132304 | Epiq Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2013 | 36 |
| −2 | K160807 | EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7Diagnostic Ultrasound System… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2016 | 33 |
| −1 | K163120 | EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System; EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2017 | 28 |
| 0 (this device) | K172607 | Philips EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound… | Philips Health Care | 2017 | — |
| +1 | K181485 | EPIQ , EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 Diagnostic… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2018 | 24 |
| +2 | K200304 | EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2020 | 3 |
| +3 | K202216 | EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2020 | 8 |
| +2 | K182857 | EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2018 | 23 |
| +3 | K201012 | EPIQ Diagnostic Ultrasound System Series, Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound… | Philips Ultrasound, Inc. | 2020 | 5 |
Other ancestors by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 5 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 3 |
| 1999 | 12 | 0 |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 |
| 2001 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 20 | 1 |
| 2005 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
6 devices in this family have a Class I recall. A 510(k) Report weighs predicate choices, recall history and review times for a new device like this one.
Top candidate predicates for a new IYN device
- #1 K240850 EPIQ Series Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems…score 32.1 · 24 generations · no Class I recall
- #2 Held for the reportin the report
- #3 Held for the reportin the report
What was it cleared against? (2)
Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.
| Type | Number | Device | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|
| * | K163120 | EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System; EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System; Affiniti 50…Summary page 4…Note 17: PercuNav Note 8: Panoramic Imaging Note 18: ElastQ Imaging Note 9: Color Power Angio (CPA) Previous submission: K163120 EPIQ/Affiniti… | 2017 |
| * | K121781 | Echonavigator Release 1Summary page 62…rimary Predicate K163120 System and Philips Affiniti Diagnostic Device Ultrasound System Philips EchoNavigator Predicate Device K121781 4. Device Description The proposed EPIQ and Affiniti Diagnostic Ultrasound Systems are general purpose, software controlled, di… | 2012 |
What descends from it? (28)
See all 281 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K181485 | EPIQ , EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 Diagnostic Ultrasound… | 2018 | 27 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (6 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | Class III | Z-1628-2026 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Class III | Z-1622-2026 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2411-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2393-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2360-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2405-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2414-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2367-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2398-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2385-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2350-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2355-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2402-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2395-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2364-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2413-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2380-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2408-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2410-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2349-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Class III | Z-2351-2025 | Device Design | To provide clarification and labelling to define the useful life of ultrasound transducers in the field. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2060-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2052-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2067-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2064-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2053-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2061-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2068-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2063-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| May 28, 2025 | Class II | Z-2065-2025 | Process control | Ultrasound transducer devices were refurbished beyond their useful life. |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Class II | Z-1843-2020 | Process control | The firm has discovered an issue associated with some Transesophageal (TEE) transducers that were not properly programmed during manufacturing. As a result, the system is unable to correctly measure the temperature on the distal tip of… |
The 5 latest of 31 recalls; the web page lists all.
Relatives with a Class I recall
Class I is FDA’s most serious recall class. A recall in the family tree is context for this device, not evidence about it.
- K040050Instatrak System with Multiple Dataset Navigation, Model IT3500Ge Medical Systems Navigation and Visualization IN · 2004 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2004 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K994270Instatrak 3000 System with Fluorotrak Module, Model IT3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 2000 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 2000 ancestors bar of FIG. 12 Class I recalls
- K983529Instatrak 3000Visualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K982994Skull Base Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K981998Pediatric Instatrak SystemVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1998 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1998 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
- K960330InstatrakVisualization Technology, Inc. · 1996 · 5 generations back · ◆ in the 1996 ancestors bar of FIG. 11 Class I recall
Nearest 5 of 6; all are on the web page.
What does this lineage say?
- The line of descent spans 22 years and passes through 6 companies; a new generation was cleared every 11 months on median.
- 69 of the 193 ancestors have a recall of any class; 6 have a Class I recall.
- Of its descendants, K181485 (Philips Ultrasound, Inc., 2018) has gone furthest, with 27 descendants of its own.
- 3 other devices also cite its predicate K163120.
How does its category compare?
All IYN devicesIYN System, Imaging, Pulsed Doppler, Ultrasonic: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2017, this device’s year, is highlighted.
FDA decisions per year · IYN
57in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · IYN
124in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · IYN
10in 2025
Class I (1 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · IYN
610in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code IYN, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13 | 26 | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 | 25 | 18 | 12 | 2 |
| 2009 | 18 | 29 | 8 | 9 |
| 2010 | 29 | 67 | 10 | 17 |
| 2011 | 39 | 46 | 8 | 18 |
| 2012 | 43 | 37 | 3 | 20 |
| 2013 | 51 | 60 | 8 | 18 |
| 2014 | 56 | 39 | 2 | 48 |
| 2015 | 54 | 55 | 3 | 116 |
| 2016 | 60 | 56 | 2 | 145 |
| 2017 | 64 | 83 | 0 | 146 |
| 2018 | 59 | 85 | 7 | 85 |
| 2019 | 47 | 79 | 0 | 59 |
| 2020 | 57 | 72 | 4 | 67 |
| 2021 | 46 | 105 | 8 | 213 |
| 2022 | 53 | 105 | 10 | 186 |
| 2023 | 44 | 115 | 4 | 229 |
| 2024 | 50 | 119 | 1 | 266 |
| 2025 | 57 | 124 | 10 | 610 |
| 2026 | 44 | 107 | 2 (1) | — |
What is it indicated for?
The intended use of the EPIQ series, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 system is diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the human body with the following Indications for Use: Fetal/Obstetric, Abdominal, Intraoperative (Vascular), Intraoperative (Cardiac), Pediatric, Small Organ (Breast, Thyroid, Testicle), Cephalic (Neonatal), Cephalic (Adult), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Musculoskeletal (Conventional), Musculoskeletal…
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The intended use of the EPIQ series, Affiniti 30, Affiniti 50 and Affiniti 70 system is diagnostic ultrasound imaging and fluid flow analysis of the human body with the following Indications for Use:
Fetal/Obstetric, Abdominal, Intraoperative (Vascular), Intraoperative (Cardiac), Pediatric, Small Organ (Breast, Thyroid, Testicle), Cephalic (Neonatal), Cephalic (Adult), Transrectal, Transvaginal, Musculoskeletal (Conventional), Musculoskeletal (Superficial)
Gynecological, Other: Urology, Cardiac Adult, Cardiac Pediatric, Transesophageal (Cardiac), Cardiac other (Fetal), Peripheral Vessel, Cerebral Vascular.
When Philips EPIQ system is integrated with Philips EchoNavigator, the systems can assist the interventionalist and surgeon with image guidance during treatment of cardiovascular disease in which the procedure uses both live X-ray and live Echo Guidance.
Indications for use read by OCR from a scanned FDA summary, so letters may be misread. Check the PDF before quoting it.
https://510kreport.com/device/K172607 · printed Nov 6, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K172607: Philips EPIQ 5 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, EPIQ 7 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 30 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 50 Diagnostic Ultrasound System, Affiniti 70 Diagnostic Ultrasound System.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K172607
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026