Philips recalls Enterprise 1.5T MRI scanners with model 781145 due to potential QBC seal adhesive failure causing sharp edges that may cause skin abrasions, bruises, 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 Enterprise 1.5T MRI scanners with model number 781145 because the QBC seal adhesive might fail, creating sharp edges that could cause skin injuries or tissue damage during scans. This affects medical facilities using these specific MRI machines.
The QBC seal adhesive in the MRI scanner may fail during scans, creating sharp edges. These edges could come into contact with patients, potentially causing skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, entanglement, or tissue injury.
Medical facilities using Philips Enterprise 1.5T MRI scanners with model number 781145 are most at risk. Patients undergoing scans with these machines could experience skin abrasions, bruises, or lacerations if the QBC seal becomes loose.
Check for the model number 781145 on the Enterprise 1.5T MRI scanner. This recall applies to all units sold with this specific model number.
Verify the model number on your Enterprise 1.5T MRI scanner. The affected model is 781145.
This recall affects medical facilities using the Enterprise 1.5T MRI scanners with model number 781145. Patients are at risk if the QBC seal becomes loose during scans.
Check the model number on your Enterprise 1.5T MRI scanner. If it is 781145, contact Philips for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a fix or repair process. Affected facilities should contact Philips for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1770-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1770-2025 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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