The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1575-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Philips MRI Patient Support Table Floor Plate May Be Incorrectly Installed

Philips is recalling 347 Intera 1.5T MRI systems worldwide because the patient support table floor plate may be incorrectly installed, potentially compromising patient support stability during use.

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 an FDA Class II medical device recall with a structural installation defect affecting patient support equipment. Although no injuries or illnesses have been reported, an improperly installed support table presents a direct risk of patient harm, consistent with the rubric criterion for high-risk products where injury has not yet occurred.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America LLC is recalling 347 units of the Intera 1.5T Magnetic Resonance (MRI) System due to a potential installation defect affecting the patient support table floor plate.

The patient support table floor plate may be incorrectly installed on affected units. An improper installation could affect the stability and safety of the patient support table during clinical use.

This recall affects Intera 1.5T MRI systems distributed worldwide, including the United States and over 140 other countries. Affected units are identified by specific serial numbers and model numbers (Model Nos. 781195, 781295).

Healthcare facilities operating affected equipment should verify that the patient support table floor plate is properly installed according to manufacturer specifications. Contact Philips for installation verification or corrective action.

The recalled product

Product
Intera 1.5T, Magnetic Resonance System.
Manufacturer
Philips North America Llc
Hazard
  • improper-installation
  • structural-defect
  • fall-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)

  • Model No. 781195
  • 781295
  • UDI-DI n/a
  • Serial No. 30030
  • 18972
  • 18784
  • 18616
  • 18668
  • 18901
  • 30047
  • 18868
  • 18822
  • 18974
  • 18607
  • 18864
  • 18861
  • 18966
  • 18566
  • 18586
  • 18580

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.