Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar MRI machines with model 781105 due to potential QBC seal adhesive failure causing sharp edges that may injure patients 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 Power/Pulsar MRI machines with model number 781105 because the QBC seal adhesive might fail, creating sharp edges that could cause skin abrasions, lacerations, or tissue injury during scans. This risk affects patients undergoing MRI procedures with these machines.
The QBC seal adhesive in the MRI machine may fail during scans, creating sharp edges. These edges could contact patients and cause skin abrasions, lacerations, bruises, hair loss, or tissue injury.
Patients using Philips Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar MRI machines with model number 781105 are at risk during scans. Healthcare providers using these machines for medical imaging are most affected.
Check for the model number 781105 on the Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar MRI machine. This recall applies to all units with this specific model number.
Verify the model number on your Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar MRI machine to see if it matches 781105.
Reach out to Philips customer support for guidance on next steps if your machine is affected.
No, this recall specifically applies to model number 781105.
The seal adhesive may create sharp edges that could cause skin abrasions, lacerations, bruises, hair loss, or tissue injury during scans.
Look for the model number 781105 on your Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar MRI machine.
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Subject: Recall Z-1778-2025 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1778-2025 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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