Philips recalls Achieva 1.5T MRI systems with potentially incorrectly installed patient support table floor plates. This could cause safety issues during medical procedures. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Patient support table floor plate may be incorrectly installed.
Philips is recalling certain Achieva 1.5T MRI systems because the patient support table floor plate might be installed incorrectly. This could lead to safety risks during medical procedures if the table isn't properly secured.
The patient support table floor plate may be incorrectly installed, which could cause the table to become unstable during MRI procedures. This instability might lead to patient injury if the table moves unexpectedly while the patient is being scanned.
Healthcare facilities using Philips Achieva 1.5T MRI systems with specific serial numbers are affected. Patients undergoing MRI scans with these systems may be at risk if the table isn't properly secured.
Check the serial number on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 20126, 20129, and many others.
Identify the serial number on your Achieva 1.5T MRI system to see if it matches the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall.
The patient support table floor plate may be incorrectly installed, which could cause instability during MRI procedures and lead to patient injury.
Check the serial number on your Achieva 1.5T MRI system to see if it matches the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
The recall states that the floor plate may be incorrectly installed, but if installed correctly, there should be no safety risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1552-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1552-2024 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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