The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1581-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Philips Intera 1.5T MRI System Patient Support Table Installation Defect

Philips is recalling certain Intera 1.5T MRI systems because the patient support table floor plate may be incorrectly installed, which could affect 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: This Class II recall concerns a potential installation defect on a medical imaging system that could pose a patient safety risk, but no injuries have been reported. It meets the rubric criterion for High severity as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America LLC is recalling Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar Magnetic Resonance (MRI) systems because the patient support table floor plate may be incorrectly installed on some affected units.

The affected units are Model No. 781104 with the following serial numbers: 8483, 8526, 8257, 8171, 8731, 8126, 10403, 10401, 10410, 10407, 8266, 8286, 8246, 8725, 8556, 8338, 8625, 8516, 8332, 8138, 8921, 8359. In total, 22 units have been identified, distributed across the United States and numerous countries worldwide.

Healthcare facilities with these systems should verify that the patient support table floor plate is properly installed and contact Philips North America LLC for guidance if installation issues are suspected.

The recalled product

Product
Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar, Magnetic Resonance System.
Manufacturer
Philips North America Llc
Hazard
  • installation-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. 781104
  • UDI-DI n/a
  • Serial No. 8483
  • 8526
  • 8257
  • 8171
  • 8731
  • 8126
  • 10403
  • 10401
  • 10410
  • 10407
  • 8266
  • 8286
  • 8246
  • 8725
  • 8556
  • 8338
  • 8625
  • 8516

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.