Philips recalls certain MR RT magnetic resonance systems due to a loose g-MDU terminal connection that may cause smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms.
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 magnetic resonance imaging systems that may have a loose electrical connection. This could cause smoke or fire alarms to trigger in hospital technical rooms, posing a fire risk.
The g-MDU terminal connection may become loose, creating a hotspot that can cause smoke or fire alarms to activate in hospital technical rooms. This could lead to false alarms or actual fire hazards if not addressed.
Hospitals using the recalled Philips MR RT systems with serial numbers 45 or 47 are affected. Hospital technicians and staff working in technical rooms are most at risk.
Check for Philips MR RT systems with serial numbers 45 or 47. These are medical imaging systems used in hospitals for diagnostic purposes.
Identify if your system has serial numbers 45 or 47.
The recall applies to Philips MR RT systems with serial numbers 45 or 47.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.
The recall states that a loose connection may cause smoke or fire alarms to activate in hospital technical rooms.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1858-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1858-2024 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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