Evolution 1.5T MR Systems: Loose Terminal Connection Fire Risk
Philips Evolution 1.5T MR systems may have loose g-MDU terminal connections that could create electrical hotspots and cause fires. The recall affects 56 units distributed worldwide.
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 with a theoretical fire and smoke hazard but no reported injuries, illnesses, or actual incidents. Meets the criterion for a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Philips has recalled 56 Evolution upgrade 1.5T Magnetic Resonance (MR) diagnostic imaging systems. The recall concerns the g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal connection, which may become loose.
A loose terminal connection can create an electrical hotspot, potentially causing smoke and fire in the hospital's technical room. While the hazard is electrical in nature, no injuries, fires, or incidents have been reported to date.
The recall affects units with specific serial numbers distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and to Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.
Hospitals and facilities using affected Evolution 1.5T MR systems should contact Philips for inspection and repair of the terminal connection. Do not operate equipment if you suspect a loose terminal connection or notice any signs of electrical hotspots or discoloration.
The recalled product
- Product
- Evolution upgrade 1.5T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device Model Number (REF): (1) 782116; (2) 782148
- Manufacturer
- Philips North America Llc
- Hazard
- fire
- smoke
- electrical-hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same category
- SevereMedline Spinal Block Kits Recalled for Data Integrity and Efficacy Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- SevereAbiomed Automated Impella Controller recalled for motor control and pump failure risks
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- HighGE APEXPRO and CARESCAPE Telemetry Systems Risk Loss of Patient Monitoring
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- CriticalMedline spinal anesthetic kits recalled for quality and efficacy concerns
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03
- SevereMedline spinal anesthesia kits recalled for bupivacaine quality issues
FDA (Devices) · 2026-06-03