Philips recalls Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI scanners with model 781173 due to potential QBC seal adhesive failure causing sharp edges that may cause skin abrasions, bruises, or lacerations 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 all Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI scanners with model number 781173 because the QBC seal adhesive might fail, creating sharp edges that could cause skin injuries or tissue damage during scans. This affects medical facilities using these scanners for patient imaging.
The QBC seal adhesive in the MRI scanner might fail during scanning, creating sharp edges. These sharp edges could come into contact with patients, potentially causing skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, entanglement, or tissue injury.
Medical facilities using Philips Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI scanners with model number 781173 are most at risk. Patients undergoing scans with these units may experience skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, or other injuries if the QBC seal adhesive fails.
Check for the model number 781173 on the Philips Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI scanner. All units affected by this recall are included in the product description.
Identify the model number on your Philips Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI scanner to confirm if it is affected (model 781173).
Yes, patients undergoing scans with the affected model may experience skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss, entanglement, or tissue injury if the QBC seal adhesive fails.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so Philips has not provided instructions for action.
Check for the model number 781173 on your Philips Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual MRI scanner. All units are affected by this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0953-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0953-2024 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
