Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalls Multiva systems; 1) Magnets Multiva 16 Model 781487, 2) Magnets 8 Model 781488, 3) Magnet Achieva 1.5T, Model 781492, 4…

Recall date

March 16, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-1441-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide; International - Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo (Democratic Republic o…

Why it was recalled

Potential risk for helium gas inside the MR examination room during a magnet quench

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Multiva systems; 1) Magnets Multiva 16 Model 781487, 2) Magnets 8 Model 781488, 3) Magnet Achieva 1.5T, Model 781492, 4) Magnet HFO, Model 781495, 5) Magnet Multiva 16, Model 781496, 6) Magnet Multiva 8, Model 781497 & 7) Magnets Ingenia 1.5T CX, Model 781498 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.