Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls Philips MR Systems: Asset 0.5T, Apollo 0.5T, Infinion 1.5T, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T, Panorama 0.6T 1.0T, Magnetic Reson

Recalled October 30, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0033-2014 · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland)

Hazard

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. · FDA Class II

Units

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)

Sold at

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

Description

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.

Product

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.

Manufacturer(s)

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →