Philips recalls Achieva XR MRI scanners with specific product numbers due to a gradient coil component that may overheat, causing smoke or fire. This poses risks of injury or death to patients and staff 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 specific Achieva XR MRI scanners that could overheat and cause smoke or fire, potentially leading to injuries or death for patients and staff. Affected units must be checked for the listed product numbers.
A faulty gradient coil component in the specific affected models can overheat, producing smoke or fire. If smoke or fire occurs, it could cause injuries or death through inhalation, burns, or asphyxia. This also risks property damage.
Patients and medical staff using the recalled Achieva XR MRI scanners with product numbers 781153 or 781253 are at risk. Those who have these units should stop using them immediately.
Check the product numbers on your Achieva XR MRI scanner: 781153 or 781253. The serial numbers are all applicable, and there are no UDI-DI identifiers for these units.
Immediately stop using the affected Achieva XR MRI scanner with product numbers 781153 or 781253.
Product numbers 781153 and 781253.
The recall does not mention a repair or replacement option.
Check the product numbers on your Achieva XR MRI scanner; affected units have product numbers 781153 or 781253.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1928-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1928-2025 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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