Philips recalls Ingenia 1.5T S MRI systems (model 781347) 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 1.5T S MRI systems (model 781347) because ceiling speakers could fall and be pulled toward the MRI machine by magnetic fields. This poses a risk of injury to people near the machine during operation.
The magnetic field of the MRI system can attract metal objects, including ceiling speakers. If these speakers fall, they could be pulled toward the MRI machine, potentially causing injury to anyone nearby.
Healthcare facilities using Philips Ingenia 1.5T S MRI systems with model number 781347 are most at risk. Patients and staff near the MRI machine during operation could be affected.
Check for the model number 781347 on the Ingenia 1.5T S MRI system. This recall applies to all systems sold by Philips Medical Systems Nederlands.
Look for model number 781347 on the MRI system to confirm if it is affected.
The ceiling speakers could fall and be pulled toward the MRI machine by the magnetic field, posing a risk of injury.
Check the model number on your MRI system. If it is 781347, contact Philips Medical Systems Nederlands for instructions.
The recall states there is a potential for injury, but the exact risk level is not specified in the notice.
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-0916-2019 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0916-2019 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.
