Philips recalls Achieva 3.0T TX PET MRI systems (model 781479) 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 Achieva 3.0T TX PET MRI systems (model 781479) because ceiling speakers could fall and be pulled toward the MRI machine by magnetic fields. This poses a risk of injury if the speakers fall into the MRI area.
The magnetic field of the MRI system can attract metal objects, including ceiling speakers. If speakers fall, they could be pulled toward the MRI machine, potentially causing injury to people nearby.
Medical facilities using Philips Achieva 3.0T TX PET MRI systems (model 781479) are affected. Staff and patients near the MRI machine are at risk if speakers fall.
Check if your Philips Achieva 3.0T TX PET MRI system has model number 781479. This recall applies to all units sold by Philips Medical Systems Nederlands.
Verify your system's model number is 781479 to confirm if it's affected.
Reach out to Philips Medical Systems for instructions on repair or replacement.
The recall is due to a potential risk where ceiling speakers could fall and be pulled toward the MRI machine by magnetic fields.
The recall record does not specify when the hazard occurs.
The official notice does not provide a fix; contact Philips Medical Systems for repair or replacement instructions.
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-0928-2019 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0928-2019 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.
