Philips recalls Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI systems with specific serial numbers due to a potential fire risk from gradient coil failure. Affected units may produce smoke or fire, risking injury or death to patients and staff.
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 Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machines because a faulty gradient coil could overheat and cause smoke or fire. This poses a serious risk of injury or death to patients and medical staff if a fire occurs.
A component failure in the Gradient Coil can overheat and produce smoke or fire. If a fire starts, patients and staff may suffer burns, inhalation injuries, or asphyxia, which could lead to serious harm or death.
Medical facilities using the recalled Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI systems with specific serial numbers are most at risk. Patients and staff in these facilities could face injury or death if a fire occurs.
Check for the serial numbers 11044, 11039, 18627, or 11069 on the Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI systems. These specific units were sold with Product Number 781171.
Immediately stop using the Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI system if it has the serial numbers 11044, 11039, 18627, or 11069.
The recalled model is the Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI system with Product Number 781171 and specific serial numbers 11044, 11039, 18627, or 11069.
Check the serial number on your Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI system; affected units have serial numbers 11044, 11039, 18627, or 11069.
Immediately stop using the device and contact Philips North America for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1935-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1935-2025 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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