IMPRIS Imaging recalls IMRIS Operating Suite with Siemens 3 Tesla MRI magnet due to potential helium leak risk from magnet venting system ice blockage.
There is a potential safety issue associated with the magnet venting paths of the Siemens 3 Tesla MRI system within your IMRIS Operating Suite. Siemens notified IMRIS that an ice blockage may exist within the magnet venting system. In the event of a quench, helium gas may be unable to escape through the designed vent paths, leading to a pressure build-up within the helium containment system which could ultimately rupture the helium containment system, potentially resulting in a helium leak into the scanning room.
IMPRIS Imaging is recalling IMRIS Operating Suites containing Siemens 3 Tesla MRI magnets because ice blockages in the magnet venting system could cause helium leaks during a quench event. This poses a risk of helium leakage into the scanning room if the system ruptures.
Ice blockages in the magnet venting system could prevent helium from escaping during a quench event. This might cause pressure buildup that ruptures the helium containment system, potentially leaking helium into the scanning room.
Medical facilities using IMRIS Operating Suites with Siemens 3 Tesla MRI magnets are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and units sold with the Siemens 3T magnet.
Check for IMRIS Operating Suite models with Siemens 3 Tesla MRI magnets. Affected units have IMRIS part numbers 120823-000 or UDI/DI 00857534006806.
Inspect the magnet venting system for ice blockages as described in the recall notice.
Siemens notified IMRIS that an ice blockage may exist in the magnet venting system, which could cause helium leakage during a quench event.
Check for ice blockages in the magnet venting system and contact IMPRIS Imaging for further instructions.
The recall describes a potential helium leak risk if the system ruptures, but does not specify injury mechanisms.
We’ve drafted a message you can send IMPRIS Imaging to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0164-2026 — IMPRIS Imaging IMPRIS Imaging Hello, I own a IMPRIS Imaging that is covered by recall Z-0164-2026 from IMPRIS Imaging. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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