The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2163-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

Philips SENSE XL TORSO COIL Recall Due to Potential Patient Burn Hazard

Philips is recalling SENSE XL TORSO COIL units used in MRI imaging because the coils may heat up excessively and cause patient burns. This FDA Class I recall affects 729 units distributed worldwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The hazard involves potential for patient burn injury from thermal effects during medical device use, which represents a significant risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America LLC is recalling the SENSE XL TORSO COIL 1.5T, a 16-element receive-only coil used for torso and abdomen imaging in Philips MR Intera and Achieva MRI systems. The recall affects 729 units across four model numbers: 453567141882, 453567141883, 989603014351, and 989603014352.

The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall because the coils have the potential to heat up excessively during patient imaging procedures and cause burn injuries. The coils have been distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and to numerous countries in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the South Pacific.

Healthcare facilities and imaging centers that use these specific model numbers should verify their equipment serial numbers against the complete list provided in the FDA recall notice. Affected units should be immediately taken out of service and not used for patient imaging until receiving further instructions from Philips North America LLC.

The recalled product

Product
SENSE XL TORSO COIL 1.5T. 16-element receive only coil for torso and abdomen imaging in Philips MR Intera and Achieva Systems. Model Numbers: 453567141882, 453567141883. Coils may be included in kits with Mode Numbers: 989603014351 & 989603014352.
Manufacturer
Philips North America Llc
Hazard
  • burn-injury
  • thermal-overheating

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)

  • UDI-DI: N/A. 1. Model Number 453567141882. Serial Numbers: 137
  • 141
  • 145
  • 147
  • 157
  • 18
  • 188
  • 19
  • 191
  • 197
  • 251
  • 291
  • 301
  • 320
  • 356
  • 360
  • 364
  • 366
  • 371
  • 39

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.