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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual Product Number: 781108;

Reported: June 18, 2025 Initiated: May 29, 2025 #Z-1932-2025

Product Description

Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual Product Number: 781108;

Reason for Recall

identified an issue where a component failure in the specific Gradient Coil type of affected systems can potentially act as a heat source, with a potential to produce smoke and/or fire. If smoke or a fire occurs, the risk to patients or operators may include inhalation of smoke, burns, and/or asphyxia which may lead to injury or even death. This issue could also lead to property damage.

Details

Recalling Firm
Philips North America
Units Affected
1 unit (OUS only)
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, DE, MA, MI, MY, NE, NY, SD and the countries of Australia, Brazil, Ecuador, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Spain.
Location
Cambridge, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual Product Number: 781108;. Recalled by Philips North America. Units affected: 1 unit (OUS only).
Why was this product recalled?
identified an issue where a component failure in the specific Gradient Coil type of affected systems can potentially act as a heat source, with a potential to produce smoke and/or fire. If smoke or a fire occurs, the risk to patients or operators may include inhalation of smoke, burns, and/or asphyxia which may lead to injury or even death. This issue could also lead to property damage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 18, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1932-2025.