Evolution upgrade 1.5T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnosti
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Evolution upgrade 1.5T- Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical by Philips North America Llc. Reason: The g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal connection may become loose creating a hotspot that may cause smoke/fire to alarm in the hospit.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-1843-2024
Action Date
2024-05-29
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
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
Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: N/A Serial Numbers: 41130 70284 41047 41196 41520 70068 70630 41024 41025 41051 41139 41143 41144 41235 41286 41327 41349 41367 41424 41432 41433 70099 70202 81073 41344 41042 41229 41457 41497 41413 84370 41080 70205 41295 70996 70589 70696 81021 41179 41041 41089 41189 41226 41287 70093 41311 70260 41464 41534 70652 41011 70067 70622 70769 70983
Quantity Affected: 56 units
Reason for Recall
The g-MDU (global Mains Distribution Unit) L3 terminal connection may become loose creating a hotspot that may cause smoke/fire to alarm in the hospital's technical room, resulting in Smoke and/or fire
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of 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, United Kingdom.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-05-03
Company
Cambridge, MA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 291 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Philips North America Llc has 302 FDA actions in our database, including 302 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Philips North America Llc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Philips North America Llc have FDA actions?
Philips North America Llc has 302 FDA actions in our database, including 302 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1843-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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