Ingenia Ambition S - Model Number: 781359 Diagnostic MR system.

FDA device recall Z-1796-2021 · posted 2021-06-04 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Philips North America Llc

Reason for recall

The MR magnet is equipped with 4 lifting blocks, which are positioned on top of the magnet. These blocks are used to allow the magnets to be moved in or out by a lifting crane, e.g. during decommissioning or moving activities. A mechanical issue was detected on these hoisting interface blocks on top of the magnet.

Action taken

On March 23, 2021, Philips issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to customers via letter stating Philips identified an issue with specified MR systems. The MR magnet is equipped with 4 lifting blocks, which are positioned on top of the magnet. These blocks are used to allow the magnets to be moved in or out by a lifting crane, e.g. during decommissioning or moving activities A mechanical issue was detected on these hoisting interface blocks on top of the magnet. In the initial design of the hoisting blocks, the diameter to meet the required bolt-on interface surface for the swivel eye bolts, used as lifting hardware, did not meet the required specification. HOW TO IDENTIFY AFFECTED PRODUCTS Ingenia Ambition X (781356) and Ingenia Ambition S (781359) ACTION TO BE TAKEN BY CUSTOMER / USER No action is required by the customer, as the clinical use of the MR system is not affected. In case of a planned decommissioning or movement of the magnet, and this FCO is not installed yet, please contact your local Philips representative. ACTIONS PLANNED BY PHILIPS Via FCO781 00524 a mechanical solution will be rolled out to the affected MR systems. ***Updated November 2023*** Additional customers were identified and notified on August 22, 2023.

Root cause

Device Design

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

LNH

Quantity affected

156 MR systems

Distribution

Domestic: FL, GA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VT. Foreign: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Libya, Moldova, Netherlands, Oman

Date initiated

2021-04-23

Date posted

2021-06-04

Location

Cambridge, MA

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