Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar MRI systems with specific serial numbers due to potential fire risk from gradient coil component 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 1.5T Omni/Stellar 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 specific gradient coil component in the affected MRI systems can fail and overheat, potentially causing smoke or fire. If a fire starts, patients and medical staff may suffer burns, inhalation injuries, or asphyxia, which could lead to serious harm or death.
Medical facilities using the recalled Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar MRI systems with serial numbers 10403 or 18969 are most at risk. Patients and staff in these facilities could face injury or death if a fire occurs.
Check for the product number 781104 and serial numbers 10403 or 18969 on the MRI machine. The recall applies only to Philips Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar models sold in the U.S.
Immediately disconnect the MRI machine from power and cease all operations until further instructions are received.
Check if your Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar MRI has serial numbers 10403 or 18969. If so, it is affected.
Stop using it immediately and contact Philips for further instructions.
Yes, if a fire occurs, patients and staff could suffer burns, inhalation injuries, or asphyxia, which may lead to serious 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-1934-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1934-2025 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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