Philips recalls Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI units with model 781171 due to potential QBC seal adhesive failure causing sharp edges that may cause skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, 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 Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machines with model number 781171 because the QBC seal adhesive might fail, creating sharp edges that could cause skin injuries or tissue damage during scans. This recall affects all units produced with this model number.
The QBC seal adhesive in the MRI machine may fail during scanning, creating sharp edges that can come into contact with patients. This could lead to skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, entanglement, or tissue injury if the seal becomes loose during the scan process.
Patients undergoing MRI scans with the recalled Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar machines are at risk of skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, or tissue injury if the QBC seal adhesive fails during the scan. Healthcare facilities using these machines are most affected.
Check for the model number 781171 on the Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machine. All units with this model number are affected by the recall.
Look for the model number 781171 on the Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machine to confirm if it is affected.
Yes, all units with model number 781171 are affected by this recall.
The QBC seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that could cause skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, entanglement, or tissue injury.
Check for the model number 781171 on the Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar MRI machine.
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Subject: Recall Z-0954-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0954-2024 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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