Philips recalls Ingenia Elition S 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 Elition S MRI machines because screws in the RF carrier assembly might become loose and protrude, potentially blocking the tabletop. This could delay diagnoses and cause patient anxiety if the patient remains on the table longer than expected.
The RF carrier assembly screws may become loose and protrude beyond the surface, which could interfere with moving parts and block the horizontal tabletop. This might cause delays in diagnosis and leave patients on the table longer than intended, leading to anxiety.
Healthcare facilities using Philips Ingenia Elition S MRI machines with serial numbers 26020, 26023, 26026, 26034, 46240, 46270, 46310, 46315, 46324, or 46352 are affected. Patients using these machines may experience delays in diagnosis or increased anxiety.
Check for serial numbers 26020, 26023, 26026, 26034, 46240, 46270, 46310, 46315, 46324, or 46352 on the machine. The Ingenia Elition S is a diagnostic MRI device for cross-sectional imaging of the head, body, or extremities.
Look for serial numbers 26020, 26023, 26026, 26034, 46240, 46270, 46310, 46315, 46324, or 46352 on the machine.
Reach out to Philips customer support for specific instructions on addressing the issue.
The RF carrier assembly screws may become loose and protrude, potentially blocking the horizontal tabletop and causing delays in diagnosis or patient anxiety.
Serial numbers 26020, 26023, 26026, 26034, 46240, 46270, 46310, 46315, 46324, and 46352.
No, but you should check the serial numbers and contact Philips for guidance on addressing the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3199-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-3199-2024 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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