Recall Z-1024-2016— Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Philips Electronics North America Corporation, initiated 2015-07-06, terminated 2017-08-29. It names 4 FDA 510(k) clearances: K030520, K013344, K001796 and 1 more. Product: SENSE Body Coil 1.5T with identification; used in the ACS NT, Intera 1.5T and Achieva 1.5T MR system. Reason: Wrong positioning of the coil cables can create unintended resonances via the patient or elevated coil cable temperature due to coupling to the QBC. The combined use of the Sense coil, high SAR level scanning and placement of the cables contrary to instructions for use can lead to patient burns..

Recalling firm
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-07-06
Terminated
2017-08-29
Firm location
Andover, MA, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

4 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

SENSE Body Coil 1.5T with identification; used in the ACS NT, Intera 1.5T and Achieva 1.5T MR system

Reason for recall

Wrong positioning of the coil cables can create unintended resonances via the patient or elevated coil cable temperature due to coupling to the QBC. The combined use of the Sense coil, high SAR level scanning and placement of the cables contrary to instructions for use can lead to patient burns.

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