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Medical Devices/Diagnostic Equipment

Philips MRI Systems Recalled Due to Smoke and Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: June 9, 2025
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Summary

Philips North America has recalled 36 units of various MRI systems, including several Achieva and Intera 1.5T models. A component failure in the gradient coil of these systems can act as a heat source, potentially leading to smoke or a fire during medical procedures. Philips has initiated this voluntary recall through direct notification letters to affected facilities to prevent potential patient and operator injuries.

Risk

The malfunctioning component can overheat and produce smoke or fire, posing serious risks including smoke inhalation, burns, or suffocation (asphyxia), which could lead to injury or death.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Philips MRI systems including models Achieva XR, Intera 1.5T (Nova, Pulsar, Master, Explorer, and Omni/Stellar variants), and SmartPath to dStream upgrades. Product numbers include 781153, 781253, 781175, 781172, 781173, 781108, 781106, 781104, 781171, and 782146.
  2. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes, including specific serial numbers for each model.
  3. Stop using the recalled medical systems immediately to avoid the risk of fire or smoke exposure.
  4. Contact Philips North America or your authorized distributor to arrange for a system return, replacement, or correction as outlined in the firm's notification letter.
  5. Call the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA) for additional information regarding medical device recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Other Action
How to: Stop using the recalled device. Contact the manufacturer or your distributor to arrange return, replacement, or correction.

Affected Products

Product: Achieva XR
Model / REF:
781153
781253
Serial Numbers:
All serial numbers

Recall #: Z-1928-2025; Quantity: 6 units (5 US, 1 OUS)

Product: Intera 1.5T Achieva IT Nova
Model / REF:
781175
Serial Numbers:
15003

Recall #: Z-1929-2025; Quantity: 1 unit

Product: Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova
Model / REF:
781172
Serial Numbers:
21218
21217
21216
21289
21349
12146
12063
12086
20069
21027
21198
12099
18641
21476
18623
12078

Recall #: Z-1930-2025; Quantity: 16 units (1 US, 15 OUS)

Product: Intera 1.5T Achieva Nova-Dual
Model / REF:
781173
Serial Numbers:
13010
13006
21501

Recall #: Z-1931-2025; Quantity: 3 units (1 US, 2 OUS)

Product: Intera 1.5T Explorer/Nova Dual
Model / REF:
781108
Serial Numbers:
9025

Recall #: Z-1932-2025; Quantity: 1 unit (OUS only)

Product: Intera 1.5T Master/Nova
Model / REF:
781106
Serial Numbers:
8009
18863

Recall #: Z-1933-2025; Quantity: 2 units (US only)

Product: Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar
Model / REF:
781104
Serial Numbers:
10403
18969

Recall #: Z-1934-2025; Quantity: 2 units (OUS only)

Product: Intera Achieva 1.5T Pulsar
Model / REF:
781171
Serial Numbers:
11044
11039
18627
11069

Recall #: Z-1935-2025; Quantity: 4 units (1 US, 3 OUS)

Product: SmartPath to dStream for 1.5T
Model / REF:
782146
Serial Numbers:
13013

Recall #: Z-1936-2025; Quantity: 1 unit

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96999
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Philips North America
Sold By: Authorized Philips medical equipment distributors; Direct medical facility sales
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 9 products (6 units (5 US, 1 OUS); 1 unit; 16 units (1 US, 15 OUS); 3 units (1 US, 2 OUS); 1 unit (OUS only); 2 units (US only); 2 units (OUS only); 4 units (1 US, 3 OUS); 1 unit)
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Delaware, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, South Dakota

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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