Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Master/Nova MRI scanners with model 781106 due to potential sharp edges from faulty coil seals that could cause skin abrasions or lacerations during scans.
The Quadrature Body Coil (QBC) seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that may come in contact with patients. If the QBC seal becomes loose during the scanning process, the risk to the patient may include skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss/entanglement, and tissue injury.
Philips is recalling Intera 1.5T Master/Nova MRI scanners with model number 781106 because the coil seal adhesive might fail, creating sharp edges that could injure patients during scans. This poses a risk of skin abrasions, lacerations, or other injuries to patients.
The Quadrature Body Coil (QBC) seal adhesive may fail during MRI scans, creating sharp edges that can contact patients. This could lead to skin abrasions, lacerations, bruises, hair loss, or tissue injury if the seal becomes loose.
Patients undergoing MRI scans with the recalled Intera 1.5T Master/Nova scanners are at risk. Healthcare facilities using these specific models should check if they have the affected units.
Check for the model number 781106 on the scanner. The recall covers all units with this specific model number, as no other identifiers are provided.
Verify the model number on your scanner; the recalled units have model number 781106.
Yes, patients using the recalled Intera 1.5T Master/Nova scanners with model 781106 may experience skin injuries if the coil seal fails during scanning.
The affected scanners have model number 781106; check the label on your scanner for this specific model.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1776-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1776-2025 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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