The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0547-2025·Announced 2024-12-04

Philips ST SENSE Breast Coil Recalled for Potential Patient Safety Risk

Philips is recalling 5,231 ST SENSE Breast Coils nationwide due to a potential safety issue that could harm patients during MRI scanning. Affected units are identified by specific serial numbers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II medical device recall involving a potential patient harm hazard. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per FDA rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported receive a High (3) severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America LLC is recalling 5,231 units of the ST SENSE Breast Coil used in MRI breast imaging. The recalled units are identified by specific serial numbers.

The recall is being issued due to a potential safety issue where a patient may be harmed while preparing for or during a scan. This is a Class II FDA recall.

The recalled coils have been distributed nationwide. Healthcare facilities that use this equipment should check their serial numbers against the list provided.

Patients who have questions about their care should contact their healthcare provider. Healthcare facilities should consult the manufacturer regarding appropriate measures for affected equipment.

The recalled product

Product
ST SENSE Breast Coil
Manufacturer
Philips North America Llc
Hazard
  • patient-harm-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • REF: 453530054571
  • UDI-DI: 00884838066625
  • Serial No. 36577
  • 36597
  • 36664
  • 36706
  • 36540
  • 36604
  • 36590
  • 36670
  • 36671
  • 36704
  • 36710
  • 36712
  • 36524
  • 36555
  • 36519
  • 36521
  • 36570
  • 36573

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.