Philips recalls Achieva 1.5T Conversion MRI systems with Model No. 781283 due to a potential electrical shock hazard from an incorrect warning label on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet.
An incorrect electrical shock warning label may have been placed on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet (LCC) of affected MR systems. The caution symbol on the incorrect label has a white background instead of yellow, and the label is missing the high voltage warning symbol. This presents a potential risk of electrical shock for service personnel.
Philips is recalling Achieva 1.5T Conversion MRI systems with Model No. 781283 because an incorrect electrical shock warning label on the Liquid Cooling Cabinet could pose a risk of electrical shock for service personnel. This recall affects specific units sold in the U.S. and requires attention from medical facility technicians.
The Liquid Cooling Cabinet has an incorrect electrical shock warning label with a white background instead of yellow and missing the high voltage warning symbol. This could lead to electrical shock for service personnel who might not recognize the hazard.
Medical facilities using the affected Philips Achieva 1.5T Conversion MRI systems with Model No. 781283 are most at risk. Service personnel handling the Liquid Cooling Cabinet could face electrical shock if the warning label is not corrected.
Check for Model No. 781283 on the MRI system. The unit also has a specific serial number (39016) and UDI-DI code (00884838009806).
Inspect the Liquid Cooling Cabinet for an electrical shock warning label with a white background instead of yellow and missing the high voltage symbol.
No, the recall is specifically for service personnel handling the Liquid Cooling Cabinet. Regular MRI users are not at risk.
Check for Model No. 781283 on the MRI system, which also has a serial number 39016 and UDI-DI code 00884838009806.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips directly for guidance on correcting the label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0808-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0808-2024 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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