Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI systems with specific serial numbers due to potential fire risk from gradient coil component failure. Affected units may produce smoke or fire, risking injury or death.
identified an issue where a component failure in the specific Gradient Coil type of affected systems can potentially act as a heat source, with a potential to produce smoke and/or fire. If smoke or a fire occurs, the risk to patients or operators may include inhalation of smoke, burns, and/or asphyxia which may lead to injury or even death. This issue could also lead to property damage.
Philips is recalling certain Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI systems because a gradient coil component can fail and cause smoke or fire, which may lead to injury or death. Affected units have specific serial numbers and should be checked for recall.
A component in the gradient coil can fail and act as a heat source, potentially causing smoke or fire. If smoke or fire occurs, it could lead to inhalation injuries, burns, or asphyxia in patients or operators, and may cause property damage.
Owners of Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI systems with serial numbers 13010, 13006, or 21501 are affected. Medical staff and patients using these systems are at risk of injury or death if a fire occurs.
Check your Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI system's serial number. Affected units have serial numbers 13010, 13006, or 21501. The product number is 781173.
Immediately stop using the affected MRI system as it poses a fire risk.
Serial numbers 13010, 13006, and 21501.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix.
Yes, if smoke or fire occurs, it could lead to injury or death due to inhalation, burns, or asphyxia.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1931-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1931-2025 from Philips. 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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