Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual MRI systems with Product Number 781108 due to potential fire risk from gradient coil 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 Explorer/Nova Dual MRI systems because a faulty gradient coil could overheat and cause smoke or fire, potentially harming patients or staff and causing property damage.
A specific gradient coil component in the affected systems can fail and act as a heat source, potentially causing smoke or fire. If this occurs, patients or operators could inhale smoke, suffer burns, or experience asphyxia, which may lead to injury or death. Property damage is also possible.
Patients and medical staff using the recalled Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual MRI systems with Product Number 781108 are at risk. The hazard is most severe for those in immediate proximity during a potential fire or smoke event.
Check for the Product Number 781108 on the Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual MRI system. The system may also have a Serial Number starting with 9025.
Immediately stop using the affected Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual MRI system with Product Number 781108.
No, this recall specifically applies to Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual systems with Product Number 781108.
Stop using it immediately and contact Philips for further instructions.
Yes, the hazard could lead to injury or death if smoke or fire occurs during operation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1932-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1932-2025 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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