The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1572-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Philips Intera 0.5T MRI System Patient Table Floor Plate Installation Defect

Philips is recalling 14 Intera 0.5T MRI systems due to potential misinstallation of the patient support table floor plate, which could affect equipment stability and patient safety.

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: FDA Class II recall involving a structural installation defect in patient support equipment. While no injuries have been reported, incorrect floor plate installation on an MRI table presents a risk of harm to patients during imaging procedures.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America LLC is recalling 14 units of the Intera 0.5T Standard Magnetic Resonance System due to potential misinstallation of the patient support table floor plate.

The floor plate may be incorrectly installed, which could affect equipment stability and patient safety. The affected units have serial numbers 6047, 6018, 6023, 6027, 6031, 6044, 6060, 10306, 6015, 6061, 6025, 6054, 6001, and 6066. These systems have worldwide distribution, including throughout the United States and over 100 other countries.

The recalled product

Product
Intera 0.5T Standard, Magnetic Resonance System.
Manufacturer
Philips North America Llc
Hazard
  • installation-defect
  • stability-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 (16)

  • Model No. 781101
  • UDI-DI n/a
  • Serial No. 6047
  • 6018
  • 6023
  • 6027
  • 6031
  • 6044
  • 6060
  • 10306
  • 6015
  • 6061
  • 6025
  • 6054
  • 6001
  • 6066.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.