Philips recalls Achieva 1.5T Initial System MRI machines due to potential smoke or fire from Gradient Coil failure. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Contact Philips for details.
Potential component failure in the Gradient Coil could product smoke and/or fire.
Philips is recalling certain Achieva 1.5T Initial System MRI machines because a component in the Gradient Coil could malfunction and cause smoke or fire. This recall affects specific models with serial numbers 21605 and 21695.
The Gradient Coil component in the MRI machine could fail and produce smoke or fire. This poses a risk to people in the vicinity of the machine during operation.
Medical facilities using the recalled Achieva 1.5T Initial System MRI machines are most at risk. Patients and staff at these facilities could be affected if the machine malfunctions.
Check for serial numbers 21605 or 21695 on the Achieva 1.5T Initial System MRI machines. The product is sold by Philips North America.
Look for serial numbers 21605 or 21695 on the machine.
The Gradient Coil component could fail and produce smoke or fire.
Check the serial number. If it's 21605 or 21695, contact Philips for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a fix or remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0391-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0391-2024 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.
