Philips recalls MR 5300 MRI scanners with loose RF carrier screws that could block patient movement, causing delays in diagnosis and patient anxiety. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
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 its MR 5300 MRI scanners because screws in the RF carrier assembly might become loose and block the patient table, potentially delaying diagnosis and causing patient anxiety. This issue affects specific serial numbers of the scanners.
The RF carrier assembly screws can become loose and protrude, potentially blocking the horizontal tabletop. This could cause delays in diagnosis and leave patients on the table longer than expected, causing anxiety.
Medical facilities using Philips MR 5300 MRI scanners with serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk. Patients undergoing scans with these units may experience delays or anxiety.
Check if your Philips MR 5300 MRI scanner has a serial number from the list provided: 63027, 63035, 63039, 63066, 63068, 63070, 63076, 63078, 63083, 63084, 63086, 63092, 63094, 63096, 63097, 63103, 63104, 63106, 63109, 63112, 63113, 63115, 63122, 63123, 63125, 63128, 63130, 63132, 63135, 63137, 63140, 63141, 63142, 63143, 63144, 63146, 63148, 63149, 63150, 63151, 63152, 63154, 63157, 63160, 63161, 63168, 63169, 63172, 63174, 63177, 63178, 63183, 63186, 63190, 63191, 63193, 63197, 63201, 63203, 63211, 63229, 63238, 63248, 63263, 63272, 63288, 63367, 63370.
Verify your Philips MR 5300 scanner's serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
The RF carrier assembly screws may become loose and protrude, potentially blocking the patient table and causing delays in diagnosis or patient anxiety.
Check your serial number against the list provided in the recall notice. If affected, contact Philips for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no immediate fix is provided.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3201-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-3201-2024 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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