Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Master/Nova MRI systems with Product Number 781106 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 Intera 1.5T Master/Nova MRI systems with Product Number 781106 because a specific Gradient Coil component can fail and cause smoke or fire, potentially leading to injury or death. This recall affects medical facilities using these systems.
A component failure in the Gradient Coil can act as a heat source, potentially producing smoke or fire. If smoke or fire occurs, patients and operators may suffer inhalation injuries, burns, or asphyxia, which could lead to serious injury or death. This risk also threatens property safety.
Medical facilities using Philips Intera 1.5T Master/Nova MRI systems with Product Number 781106 are affected. Patients and operators are at risk of injury or death if smoke or fire occurs.
Check for Product Number 781106 on the Intera 1.5T Master/Nova MRI system. Serial Numbers 8009 or 18863 are also associated with this recall.
Immediately cease using the affected MRI system as it poses a fire risk.
A component failure in the Gradient Coil can act as a heat source, potentially producing smoke or fire, which risks injury or death.
Product Number 781106
Check for Product Number 781106 on the Intera 1.5T Master/Nova MRI system. Serial Numbers 8009 or 18863 are also associated with this recall.
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Subject: Recall Z-1933-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1933-2025 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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