Philips recalls Ingenia Elition X MRI systems (model 781358) due to risk of ceiling speakers falling and being pulled by magnetic fields. Affected units may need repair or replacement.
There is a potential for the ceiling speaker(s) to fall from their position and be pulled to the MR system by the magnetic field.
Philips is recalling its Ingenia Elition X MRI systems (model 781358) because ceiling speakers could fall and be pulled by the magnetic field. This poses a risk of injury to people near the machine during operation.
The magnetic field in the MRI system can attract metal objects, including ceiling speakers. If these speakers fall, they could be pulled toward the machine and cause injury to people nearby.
Healthcare facilities using the Ingenia Elition X MRI systems (model 781358) are affected. Staff and patients near the machine during operation are at risk.
Check for the model number 781358 on the Ingenia Elition X MRI system. This product was sold by Philips Medical Systems Nederlands.
Look for the model number 781358 on the MRI system.
The ceiling speakers could fall and be pulled by the magnetic field, posing a risk of injury to people near the machine during operation.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected units.
The recall states a potential for ceiling speakers to fall and be pulled by the magnetic field, which could cause injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0923-2019 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0923-2019 from Philips Medical Systems. 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.
