Philips recalls specific Achieva 3.0T MRI models due to potential sharp edges from adhesive failure that could cause skin abrasions or tissue injury during scans.
The Quadrature Body Coil (QBC) seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that may come in contact with patients. If the QBC seal becomes loose during the scanning process, the risk to the patient may include skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss/entanglement, and tissue injury.
Philips is recalling certain Achieva 3.0T MRI scanners because the seal adhesive on the Quadrature Body Coil may fail, creating sharp edges that could harm patients during scans. This risk includes skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, or tissue injury if the seal becomes loose during use.
The adhesive holding the Quadrature Body Coil seal may fail during MRI scans, creating sharp edges that can contact patients. This could lead to skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, or tissue injury if the seal becomes loose while scanning.
Patients using the recalled Achieva 3.0T MRI scanners with specific model numbers (781277, 781177, 781278, 781344, 781345) are at risk. Healthcare facilities that use these models for medical imaging should be aware of the hazard.
Check the model number on your Achieva 3.0T MRI scanner. The affected models are 781277, 781177, 781278, 781344, and 781345. All units with these model numbers are included in the recall.
Identify your Achieva 3.0T MRI scanner's model number to see if it matches the recalled numbers: 781277, 781177, 781278, 781344, or 781345.
Reach out to Philips North America for guidance on next steps, as the recall remedy is not specified in the record.
The affected models are 781277, 781177, 781278, 781344, and 781345.
The Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive may fail during scans, creating sharp edges that could cause skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, or tissue injury.
The recall remedy is not specified in the official notice, so contact Philips North America for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0948-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0948-2024 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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