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MR 7000 Series recallZ-0462-2023 · Philips North America Llc · initiated Nov 22, 2022

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Philips North America Llc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Gradient Coil may act as a heat source with a potential to produce smoke and/or fire.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

An URGENT Medical Device Correction Notice dated 11/22/22 was sent to customers. Actions that should be taken by the customer / user in order to prevent risks for patients or users 1. Systems that do not yet have the SmokeDetector Interlock feature installed are identified in Appendix A. If your system is listed in Appendix A immediately discontinue use of your impacted MR system(s) until Philips has installed the SmokeDetector Interlock. " Post a Do not use notice on or near the impacted MR system(s) " Post this notice near the affected MR system(s) for ease of reference. " Circulate this notice to all users of this device so that they are aware of the product issue and associated hazard/harm until this issue has been resolved. " Please complete and return the attached customer response form to Philips promptly and no later than 30 days from receipt of this letter. " Note: Once your system has the SmokeDetector Interlock installed, please follow the advice in steps 2 through 5. 2. Philips has installed a SmokeDetector Interlock feature on the systems listed in Appendix B. Immediately confirm if your system has the SmokeDetector Interlock installed by confirming your serial number is listed in Appendix B. " Post this notice near the affected MR system(s) for ease of reference. " Circulate this notice to all users of this device so that they are aware of the product issue and associated hazard/harm until this issue has been resolved. " Please complete and return the attached customer response form to Philips promptly and no later than 30 days from receipt of this letter. 3. The SmokeDetector Interlock feature is integrated with the MR System and powers off the relevant part of the system (Gradient Amplifier) when smoke is detected in order to prevent further development of smoke and/or fire. If the SmokeDetector Interlock has detected smoke and has powered off the Gradient Amplifier: " Remove patient from the system according to the instructions for use because

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0462-2023
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Nov 22, 2022
Posted by the FDA
Dec 8, 2022
Recalling firm
Philips North America Llc
Quantity
566 total
Product code
LNH
FDA submissions
K183063, K193215, K213516, K173356, K173451
Distribution
US Nationwide.

Product description

Philips MR 7700 System, Model Number 782120

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model 782120: UDI-DI: 00884838104112; Serial Numbers: 65005 65006 65007 65008

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 91195).

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