Philips recalls certain Intera 1.5T MRI machines due to potential smoke or fire from Gradient Coil component failure. Affected units have specific serial numbers and product numbers.
Potential component failure in the Gradient Coil could product smoke and/or fire.
Philips is recalling specific models of their Intera 1.5T MRI machines because a component called the Gradient Coil could fail and cause smoke or fire. This is a serious hazard that requires immediate action to prevent potential fire or injury.
The Gradient Coil in the MRI machine could fail and produce smoke or fire, which poses a serious fire hazard in medical settings. This risk could lead to injury or death if the malfunction occurs during a scan.
Medical facilities that own or use the recalled Intera 1.5T MRI machines are most at risk. Patients using these machines may also be affected if the device malfunctions.
Check the product number (781195 or 781295) and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The affected units have specific serial numbers ranging from 18510 to 20441.
Immediately stop using the affected Intera 1.5T MRI machine if it has the listed product numbers or serial numbers.
The affected models are Philips Intera 1.5T with product numbers 781195 or 781295 and specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the product number (781195 or 781295) and serial numbers on your machine against the list provided in the recall notice.
Immediately stop using the machine and contact Philips for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0393-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0393-2024 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.
