Recall Z-2164-2024 ยท MOS Coil, Magnetic Resonance, Specialty
Philips North America Llc
SENSE XL TORSO COIL 3.0T. 16-element receive only coil for torso and abdomen imaging in Philips MR Intera and Achieva Systems. Model Numbers: 453567394941, 453567394942, 453567394943, 453567394945, 459801593182. Coils may be included in kits with Mode Numbers: 989603050641, 989603050642.
| Date | Jun 27, 2024 (initiated Jun 5, 2024) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Potential for coils to heat up and harm patients (burn). |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice, dated 5/31/24, was mailed to consignees. The notice instructs users to follow the provided instructions when operating a MR system with affected coils. These instructions include avoiding First Level Operating Mode/High SAR scans, use dedicated pads and mattresses provided with the coils. avoid positioning the coil closer than 2 inches (5 cm) from the bore, and do not exceed 45 minutes of examination time. An Advisory Notice that summarizes the recommended actions was provided with the recall notification and is to be displayed with affected systems to e |
| Quantity | 307 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (Foreign): Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Ko |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |