Recall Z-1774-2025 ยท LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Intera 1.5T, Model Numbers: 781195 and 781295;
| Date | May 15, 2025 (initiated Mar 24, 2025) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | The Quadrature Body Coil (QBC) seal adhesive may fail, creating sharp edges that may come in contact with patients. If the QBC seal becomes loose during the scanning process, the risk to the patient may include skin abrasions, bruises, lacerations, hair loss/entanglement, and tissue injury. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | Philips originally notified consignees on 03/24/2025 with Updated URGENT Medical Device Correction letter. It was noted that it contained incorrect information and on 04/09/2025 Philips sent an updated Updated URGENT Medical Device Correction letter. Consignees were instructed to take the following actions prior to a patient scan: 1. Inspect the QBC seal for separation between the cone cover and QBC cover. 2. If QBC seal is found detached or loose, Stop-use immediately. 3. Contact your local Philips service representative. If QBC seal becomes loose during a patient scan: 1. Immediately |
| Quantity | 376 units (37 US, 339 OUS) |
| Distribution | US: Nationwide Distribution International: Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican R |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K193215 | Achieva, Intera, Ingenia, Ingneia CX, Ingenia Elition, and Ingenia Ambition MR Systems Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V., Apr 10, 2020 |