Philips recalls specific Evolution 3.0T MRI models due to potential loose connections causing smoke/fire alarms in hospital technical rooms. Affected units have unique serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 Evolution 3.0T MRI models because a loose electrical connection could create a hotspot, potentially triggering smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms. This hazard affects hospital MRI equipment that could lead to fire alarms in critical areas.
The g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal connection may become loose, creating a hotspot that can trigger smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms. This could lead to false alarms or actual fire risks in critical areas where medical equipment is present.
Hospital facilities using the specific Philips Evolution 3.0T MRI models with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. Patients and staff in hospitals with these units could be affected if the hazard occurs.
Check if your Philips Evolution 3.0T MRI has serial numbers from the list: 42246 85713 42029 71774 85668 85680 85685 85694 85705 42023 42024 42375 42217 42402 71044 85698 85700 85146 85677 85699 71595 71815 85649 42320 85684 71836 85679 85682 85697 85701 85708 85714
Verify if your unit has the listed serial numbers: 42246 85713 42029 71774 85668 85680 85685 85694 85705 42023 42024 42375 42217 42402 71044 85698 85700 85146 85677 85699 71595 71815 85649 42320 85684 71836 85679 85682 85697 85701 85708 85714
The g-MDU L3 terminal connection may become loose, creating a hotspot that could trigger smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms.
Philips Evolution 3.0T MRI models with serial numbers from the list: 42246 85713 42029 71774 85668 85680 85685 85694 85705 42023 42024 42375 42217 42402 71044 85698 85700 85146 85677 85699 71595 71815 85649 42320 85684 71836 85679 85682 85697 85701 85708 85714
No, but you should check if your unit has the listed serial numbers. If affected, contact Philips for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1844-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1844-2024 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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