IMPRIS Imaging recalls IMRIS Operating Suite with Siemens 3T MRI magnet due to potential helium leak risk if magnet venting system fails. Affected units have specific part numbers.
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 Suite systems that contain Siemens 3 Tesla MRI magnets because of a potential ice blockage in the magnet venting system. This could cause helium to leak into the scanning room if the magnet system fails during a quench event.
The magnet venting system may become blocked by ice, preventing helium gas from escaping during a quench event. This could cause pressure buildup that ruptures the helium containment system, leading to helium leaks in the scanning room.
Medical facilities using IMRIS Operating Suite systems with Siemens 3 Tesla MRI magnets are most at risk. Patients and staff in these facilities could be affected if the magnet system fails.
Check for IMRIS Operating Suite systems with Siemens 3 Tesla MRI magnets. Affected units have part numbers 120823-000 and UDI/DI 00857534006745.
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 to leak into the scanning room if the magnet system fails during a quench event.
Affected units have IMRIS part number 120823-000 and UDI/DI 00857534006745.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send IMPRIS Imaging to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0163-2026 — IMPRIS Imaging IMPRIS Imaging Hello, I own a IMPRIS Imaging that is covered by recall Z-0163-2026 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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