FDA Recall Terminated

Philips MR Systems: Asset 0.5T, Apollo 0.5T, Infinion 1.5T, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T, Panorama 0.6T 1.0T, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems intended for clinical/radiologic diagnostic imaging applications.

Recall: Z-0033-2014 · Initiated August 7, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0033-2014
Event Number
66312
Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FEI Number
1525965
Product Code
LNH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
August 7, 2013
Posted
October 21, 2013
Terminated
March 26, 2014
Address
595 Miner Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44143-2131

Description

Philips MR Systems: Asset 0.5T, Apollo 0.5T, Infinion 1.5T, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T, Panorama 0.6T 1.0T, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems intended for clinical/radiologic diagnostic imaging applications.

Reason

There is a potential for water to collect in the vent pipe elbow in the magnet venting system. Water may freeze, blocking the venting system.

Action

Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter via certified mail on August 8, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the information with all of their staff who need to be aware of the contents of this communication. Philips Healthcare will perform any necessary corrective actions prior to the customer's next cryogen refill. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Philips field service representative: Technical Support Line 1-800-722-9377. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-722-9377.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including FL, CO, KY, MS, PA, NC, NJ, TX and Puerto Rico and internationally to Italy.

Quantity

Total 511 (Asset 0.5T,: 35 units Apollo 0.5T: 15 units, Infinion 1.5T: 116 units, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T: 290 units, Panorama 0.6T: 55 units)