Philips recalls Ingenia 1.5T MRI machines with loose RF carrier screws that could block the horizontal tabletop, causing delays in diagnosis and patient anxiety.
Integrated Radio Frequency (IRF) Carrier assembly screws may come loose and protrude beyond the surface could cause the screws to interfere with other moving parts, potentially blocking the horizontal tabletop. May lead to delay in diagnosis and/or may include anxiety of a patient is left on the tabletop inside the bore for a longer duration than anticipated. movement.
Philips is recalling Ingenia 1.5T MRI machines that may have loose screws in the RF carrier assembly. This could block the horizontal tabletop, leading to longer scan times and patient anxiety. Affected machines might delay diagnosis or cause unnecessary patient discomfort.
Loose screws in the RF carrier assembly can protrude beyond the surface and interfere with moving parts. This may block the horizontal tabletop, causing delays in diagnosis and longer scan times for patients.
Healthcare facilities using Philips Ingenia 1.5T MRI machines with serial numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Patients undergoing scans on these machines may experience longer wait times or anxiety.
Check if your machine has serial numbers starting with 45601, 61291, or 61312 through 61416, 87645, 87648, 87649, 87651, 87654, or 87655. The recall covers specific models with UDI-DI codes listed in the notice.
Verify your machine's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Philips customer support for guidance on next steps if your machine is affected.
The recall is due to screws in the RF carrier assembly potentially becoming loose and protruding, which could block the horizontal tabletop during scans.
Loose screws might block the tabletop, causing delays in diagnosis and longer scan times for patients, which could lead to patient anxiety.
Check your machine's serial number against the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3194-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-3194-2024 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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