Philips recalls Evolution 1.5T MRI systems with potential loose g-MDU terminal connections that could cause smoke/fire alarms in hospital technical rooms. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
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 1.5T MRI systems due to a risk of loose electrical connections that could cause smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms. This hazard affects specific units with listed serial numbers.
The g-MDU terminal connection may become loose, creating a hotspot that could trigger smoke or fire alarms in the hospital's technical room. This could lead to false alarms or potential fire hazards in critical areas.
Hospital facilities using the recalled MRI systems are most at risk. The affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check if your MRI system has serial numbers from the list provided in the recall notice: 41130, 70284, 41047, 41196, 41520, 70068, 70630, 41024, 41025, 41051, 41139, 41143, 41144, 41235, 41286, 41327, 41349, 41367, 41424, 41432, 41433, 70099, 70202, 81073, 41344, 41042, 41229, 41457, 41497, 41413, 84370, 41080, 70205, 41295, 70996, 70589, 70696, 81021, 41179, 41041, 41089, 41189, 41226, 41287, 70093, 41311, 70260, 41464, 41534, 70652, 41011, 70067, 70622, 70769, 70983.
Verify if your MRI system has any of the listed serial numbers from the recall notice.
The g-MDU terminal connection may become loose, creating a hotspot that could cause smoke or fire alarms in the hospital's technical room.
Check if your system has serial numbers from the list provided in the recall notice: 41130, 70284, 41047, 41196, 41520, 70068, 70630, 41024, 41025, 41051, 41139, 41143, 41144, 41235, 41286, 41327, 41349, 41367, 41424, 41432, 41433, 70099, 70202, 81073, 41344, 41042, 41229, 41457, 41497, 41413, 84370, 41080, 70205, 41295, 70996, 70589, 70696, 81021, 41179, 41041, 41089, 41189, 41226, 41287, 70093, 41311, 70260, 41464, 41534, 70652, 41011, 70067, 70622, 70769, 70983.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips directly 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-1843-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1843-2024 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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