Philips MR System 1.5T Marlin MRI devices recalled due to fire hazard
Philips is recalling 10 MR System 1.5T Marlin MRI devices worldwide due to a fire and smoke hazard. A loose electrical connection in the mains distribution unit may create a hotspot that causes smoke or fire in hospital technical rooms.
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 FDA Class II recall involves a potential fire and smoke hazard from a loose electrical connection. The risk of fire or smoke in a hospital technical room represents a risk-of-harm product, fitting the High severity category.
Plain-English summary
Philips North America LLC is recalling 10 units of the MR System 1.5T Marlin, a diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. The recall affects units distributed worldwide, including the United States and international facilities. The recalled units are identified by serial numbers 79010, 79008, 79006, 79009, 79011, 79003, 79004, 79002, 79012, and 79005.
The hazard involves the g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal connection, which may become loose and create a hotspot. This condition poses a risk of smoke and/or fire in the hospital's technical room where the equipment is located.
The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. Facilities using these MR systems should contact Philips for instructions on correcting the terminal connection issue. Users should monitor the equipment for signs of electrical problems or overheating in the mains distribution unit.
The recalled product
- Product
- MR system 1.5T Marlin- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. Model Number (REF): 781483
- Manufacturer
- Philips North America Llc
- Hazard
- fire
- smoke
- electrical-hazard
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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