Intera MRI
FDA device recall Z-0982-2007 · posted 2007-06-27 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
- Reason for recall
- Potential for gaseous helium to improperly vent, resulting in rupture of the magnet vessel and venting of helium into the MRI site.
- Action taken
- On 4/30/07 Philips sent an Urgent Device Correction letter dated April 25, 2007 via certified mail to customers. The letter advises customers of the issue and that that a representative will visit the sites, inspect and correct the problem if indicated.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- LNH
- Quantity affected
- 662 units
- Distribution
- Units were distributed throughout the US to 1,078 hospitals and medical centers.
- Date initiated
- 2007-04-30
- Date posted
- 2007-06-27
- Date terminated
- 2011-09-21
- Location
- Bothell, WA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| GYROSCAN INTERA (R7.5) (K001796) | Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc. | 2000-09-06 |