Intera 1.5T, Model Numbers: 781195 and 781295;
FDA device recall Z-1774-2025 · posted 2025-05-15 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Action taken
- 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 stop scanning and carefully remove patient from the system. 2. Contact your local Philips service representative. Consignees were also instructed to circulate this URGENT Medical Device Correction letter to all users of this device so that they are aware of the issue, retain this letter with your system(s) until a solution is installed on your system, ensure the letter is in a place likely to be seen/viewed, and complete and return the included response form to Philips promptly and no later than 30 days from receipt via email to: philips.recall@philips.com.
- Root cause
- Process control
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- LNH
- Quantity affected
- 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
- Date initiated
- 2025-03-24
- Date posted
- 2025-05-15
- Location
- Best, Netherlands
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