Philips recalls Ingenia Elition S MRI systems (model 781357) 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 S MRI systems (model 781357) 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 machine and cause injury to anyone nearby.
Healthcare facilities using Philips Ingenia Elition S MRI systems (model 781357) are affected. Staff and patients near the machine during operation are at risk if the speakers fall.
Check for Philips Ingenia Elition S MRI systems with model number 781357. This recall applies to all systems produced by Philips Medical Systems Nederlands.
Identify if your system has model number 781357 by checking the product label or documentation.
The ceiling speakers could fall and be pulled toward the MRI machine by magnetic fields, posing a risk of injury to people nearby.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips Medical Systems Nederlands directly for guidance.
The recall states there is a potential for ceiling speakers to fall and be pulled by magnetic fields, which could cause injury. However, the remedy is not specified in the record.
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-0922-2019 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0922-2019 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.
