Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 20, 2023
Firm was informed of an event in which the structural integrity of the MR system components failed due to unintended excessive pressure buildup of helium gas during a magnet quenc…
Philips North America Llc recalled Panorama 1.0T HFO, Magnetic Resonance (MR) System; Model Numbers 781250 and 781350. Phili… - a critical-severity action.
Panorama 1.0T HFO, Magnetic Resonance (MR) System; Model Numbers 781250 and 781350. Phili… was recalled by Philips North America Llc in December 20, 2023. Reason: Firm was informed of an event in which the structural integrity of the MR system components failed due to uni…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0505-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips North America Llc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Firm was informed of an event in which the structural integrity of the MR system components failed due to uni….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0505-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0505-2024) was formally reported on December 20, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 17, 2023. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Philips North America Llc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cambridge, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 150 US; 192 ROW.
The documented reason for this recall is: Firm was informed of an event in which the structural integrity of the MR system components failed due to unintended excessive pressure buildup of helium gas during a magnet quench. If the system is unable to contain th… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Domestic distribution to AL AZ CA CO DE FL GA IA IL IN KS KY LA MA MD MI MO NE NJ NV NY OH OK OR PA SC TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV International distribution to Argentina Austria Canada China Colombia Croatia Czech Republi…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
150 US; 192 ROW
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Panorama 1.0T HFO, Magnetic Resonance (MR) System; Model Numbers 781250 and 781350. Philips Magnetic Resonance (MR) systems are Medical Electrical Systems for use as a diagnostic device.
Firm was informed of an event in which the structural integrity of the MR system components failed due to unintended excessive pressure buildup of helium gas during a magnet quench. If the system is unable to contain the pressured helium gas due to an unforeseen blockage in the system, risks to patients and/or operators that may lead to injury or death include chemical exposure (i.e. helium gas) that may expand to surrounding rooms, contusion caused by debris, and asphyxia.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0505-2024 |
| Date reported | December 20, 2023 |
| Date initiated | November 17, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Philips North America Llc |
| Firm location | Cambridge, MA |
| Affected scope | 150 US; 192 ROW |
| Distribution | Domestic distribution to AL AZ CA CO DE FL GA IA IL IN KS KY LA MA MD MI MO NE NJ NV NY OH OK OR PA SC TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV International distribution to Argentina Austria Canada China Colombia Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Eg… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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