Philips recalls Achieva 1.5T MRI systems with specific serial numbers due to a loose connection risk of fire in hospital technical rooms. Affected units must be checked for the serial numbers listed.
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 Achieva 1.5T MRI systems because a loose connection in the power unit could cause smoke or fire alarms in hospital technical rooms. This is serious for hospitals using these machines.
The g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal connection can become loose, creating a hotspot that may lead to smoke or fire alarms in the hospital's technical room. This could disrupt critical medical operations if not addressed.
Hospitals that own or use the recalled Achieva 1.5T MRI systems are most at risk. The specific models and serial numbers are listed in the recall notice.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 39011, 39056, 39084, 39102, 8989, 10126, and other specific numbers provided in the product description. The systems are medical MRI machines sold by Philips North America.
Verify if your Achieva 1.5T MRI system has any of the listed serial numbers from the recall notice.
The affected models are Philips Achieva 1.5T Conversion Magnetic Resonance systems with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the serial numbers against the list provided in the recall notice: 39011, 39056, 39084, 39102, 8989, 10126, and other specific numbers.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips directly for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1837-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1837-2024 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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