Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova MRI systems with specific serial numbers 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 certain Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova MRI systems because a gradient coil component can fail and cause smoke or fire, posing risks of injury or death to patients and operators. This recall affects specific serial numbers of the machines.
A component failure in the gradient coil can act as a heat source, potentially producing smoke and fire. If smoke or fire happens, patients and operators could inhale smoke, suffer burns, or experience asphyxia, which may cause injury or death. This could also damage property.
Medical facilities using the recalled Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova MRI systems with specific serial numbers are affected. Patients and staff at these facilities face the highest risk of injury or death if smoke or fire occurs.
Check if your Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova MRI system has a serial number listed in the recall: 21218, 21217, 21216, 21289, 21349, 12146, 12063, 12086, 20069, 21027, 21198, 12099, 18641, 21476, 18623, or 12078.
Immediately cease operation of the affected Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova MRI system to prevent potential fire or smoke incidents.
The affected serial numbers are: 21218, 21217, 21216, 21289, 21349, 12146, 12063, 12086, 20069, 21027, 21198, 12099, 18641, 21476, 18623, and 12078.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix for this issue.
Yes, if smoke or fire occurs, patients or operators could inhale smoke, suffer burns, or experience asphyxia, which may lead to injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1930-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1930-2025 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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