Philips recalls certain Intera 1.5T MRI systems due to potential loose g-MDU terminal connections causing 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 specific Intera 1.5T MRI systems because a loose connection in the power unit could cause smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms. This poses a risk to hospital safety systems.
The g-MDU terminal connection may become loose, creating a hotspot that can trigger smoke or fire alarms in the hospital's technical room. This could disrupt critical safety systems if the alarm fails to activate properly.
Hospital facilities using the recalled Intera 1.5T MRI systems are most at risk. The affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check if your Intera 1.5T MRI system has a serial number starting with 30199-30316 or other numbers listed in the recall notice. The product is a medical diagnostic device sold by Philips North America.
Verify if your system has a serial number from the list provided in the recall notice.
The g-MDU terminal connection may become loose, creating a hotspot that could cause smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms.
Check if your system has a serial number from the list provided in the recall notice. If affected, contact Philips for further instructions.
The recall states the hazard could cause smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms, but does not mention direct injury risk to users.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1853-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1853-2024 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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