Philips recalls SmartPath to dStream 1.5T MRI systems with Product Number 782146 due to potential fire and smoke risks from gradient coil failures. Affected units may cause injury or death if smoke or fire occurs.
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 SmartPath to dStream 1.5T MRI systems with Product Number 782146 because a gradient coil failure could cause smoke or fire, risking injury or death to patients or operators. This is a serious hazard that requires immediate attention.
A faulty gradient coil in the MRI system can overheat and produce smoke or fire. If this happens, patients or operators could inhale smoke, suffer burns, or be asphyxiated, leading to injury or death. The fire could also damage property.
Healthcare facilities using Philips SmartPath to dStream 1.5T MRI systems with Product Number 782146 are most at risk. Patients and staff near the equipment during a fire or smoke event could be injured or killed.
Check for Product Number 782146 on the device label. Affected units were sold with Serial Number 13013. This recall applies to specific 1.5T MRI systems.
Immediately stop using the affected SmartPath to dStream 1.5T MRI system with Product Number 782146 and remove it from service.
No, this recall applies only to healthcare facilities using the SmartPath to dStream 1.5T MRI systems.
The Product Number is 782146 for the affected SmartPath to dStream 1.5T MRI systems.
Look for Product Number 782146 on the device label or Serial Number 13013.
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Subject: Recall Z-1936-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1936-2025 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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