Philips recalls 1.5T Marlin MRI systems with potential fire risk from loose electrical connections in the technical room. Affected units have specific serial numbers; contact Philips for remedy.
The g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal connection may become loose creating a hotspot that may cause smoke/fire to alarm in the hospital's technical room, resulting in Smoke and/or fire
Philips is recalling certain 1.5T Marlin MRI systems due to a loose electrical connection that could cause smoke or fire in hospital technical rooms. This hazard affects specific units with listed serial numbers.
A loose connection in the g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal can create a hotspot. This may trigger smoke or fire alarms in the hospital's technical room, potentially causing safety hazards.
Hospitals and medical facilities using the recalled Philips 1.5T Marlin MRI systems are most at risk. The affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
Check if your MRI system has serial numbers 79002 through 79012. The product is a 1.5T Marlin Magnetic Resonance system sold by Philips North America.
Verify your unit's serial number against the list: 79002, 79003, 79004, 79005, 79006, 79008, 79009, 79010, 79011, 79012.
A loose connection in the g-MDU L3 terminal can create a hotspot that may cause smoke or fire alarms in the hospital's technical room.
Check if your unit has serial numbers 79002 through 79012 as listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1857-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1857-2024 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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