Philips SENSE Body Coil 1.5T Recalled for Potential Patient Burns
Philips is recalling 5,672 SENSE Body Coil 1.5T units because improper cable placement can cause patient burns during MRI scans.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of patient burns, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (FDA Class II with significant injury reports or potential for serious harm).
Plain-English summary
Philips Electronics North America Corporation is recalling 5,672 SENSE Body Coil 1.5T units used in ACS NT, Intera 1.5T, and Achieva 1.5T MR systems. The recall is due to a risk of patient burns caused by unintended resonances or elevated cable temperatures when the coil cables are positioned contrary to instructions.
The hazard occurs when the Sense coil is used with high SAR level scanning and the cables are placed incorrectly, leading to coupling with the QBC. This combination can create unintended resonances via the patient or cause the coil cables to overheat.
The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States and in numerous countries internationally. Healthcare facilities using these specific MRI systems should stop using the affected coils and contact Philips for further instructions on the recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- SENSE Body Coil 1.5T with identification; used in the ACS NT, Intera 1.5T and Achieva 1.5T MR system
- Manufacturer
- Philips Electronics North America Corporation
- Category
- Medical Device — MRI Coil
- Affected units
- 5,672
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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