Philips North America is recalling several models of the Quadrature Body Coil (QBC) used in various Achieva, Ingenia, and Intera MRI systems, affecting approximately 2,141 units worldwide. The adhesive seal on these coils can fail, which causes the seal to become loose and create sharp edges that may come into contact with patients during a scan. This defect can lead to physical injuries such as skin abrasions, cuts, bruises, or hair entanglement.
If the coil seal fails and detaches during a medical scan, the resulting sharp edges can directly contact the patient's skin, potentially causing lacerations, tissue injury, or hair entanglement in the loose adhesive and components.
Manufacturer notification and potential repair/inspection
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