Philips recalls MR 7700 MRI machines with loose RF carrier screws that could block the tabletop, 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 certain MR 7700 MRI machines because screws in the radio frequency assembly might become loose and block the tabletop. This could delay diagnosis and cause patient anxiety if the machine is used without proper adjustments.
Loose screws in the radio frequency carrier assembly may protrude beyond the surface and block the horizontal tabletop. This could delay diagnosis and cause patients to stay on the table longer than expected, leading to anxiety.
Patients and medical staff using Philips MR 7700 MRI machines with specific serial numbers. Those who use the machines for diagnostic imaging are most at risk.
Check for serial numbers: 65013, 65025, 65041, 65030, 65023, 65031, or 65001. The MR 7700 is used for diagnostic imaging of the head, body, or extremities.
Verify your MRI machine's serial number against the list: 65013, 65025, 65041, 65030, 65023, 65031, or 65001.
Loose screws in the radio frequency carrier assembly may protrude and block the tabletop, causing delays in diagnosis and patient anxiety.
Check your serial number against the list: 65013, 65025, 65041, 65030, 65023, 65031, or 65001.
The recall record does not mention a remedy or fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3202-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-3202-2024 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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