Philips recalls Intera 0.5T Standard MRI models 781101 for potential helium gas release during magnet quench, which could cause safety hazards in MRI rooms.
Potential risk for helium gas inside the MR examination room during a magnet quench
Philips is recalling its Intera 0.5T Standard MRI models 781101 due to a potential risk of helium gas release during magnet quench events. This could create safety hazards in MRI examination rooms if not properly managed.
The MRI machine can release helium gas during a magnet quench event. This gas could potentially cause safety hazards in the MRI examination room if not properly managed, though the exact risk level is not specified in the recall notice.
MRI facility staff and patients using the recalled Intera 0.5T Standard MRI models 781101. Those most at risk are individuals in MRI rooms during magnet quench events.
The recalled product is the Intera 0.5T Standard MRI model 781101. It was sold with model numbers 6051, 6003, 6046, and 6004 as noted in the recall notice.
Verify the model number on your MRI machine; the recalled model is 781101.
The recall states there is a potential risk for helium gas inside the MR examination room during a magnet quench event.
The affected model is the Intera 0.5T Standard MRI with model number 781101, sold with model numbers 6051, 6003, 6046, and 6004.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required at this time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1431-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1431-2018 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.
