Medical Device Recall: Z-0033-2014

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2013-08-07 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0033-2014.

Recall Res Number
Z-0033-2014
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
FEI Number
1525965
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2013-08-07
Date Posted
2013-10-21
Date Terminated
2014-03-26
Product Code
LNH
Event Number
66312
Product Quantity
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)
Product Description 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.

Reason for Recall 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.

Action Details Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter via certified mail on August 8, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the information with all of their staff who need to be aware of the contents of this communication. Philips Healthcare will perform any necessary corrective actions prior to the customer's next cryogen refill. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Philips field service representative: Technical Support Line 1-800-722-9377. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-722-9377.

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

Code Information / Serial Numbers M/N: 781220, 781230, 781301, 78129 and 78127. Codes: AM128, 1510, 1518, BA318, AM120, ZA178, ZA196, ZA107, ZA133, ZA172, ZA158, BA149 and ZA208.

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