Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. is recalling 4 MAGNETOM Cima.X Upgrade systems (Model 11689304) due to a potential ice blockage in the magnet's helium venting paths. If a 'quench' occurs while these paths are blocked, helium gas cannot escape as designed, causing high pressure to build up inside the system. Because this is a specialized clinical device, facility managers and healthcare providers should stop using the system and contact the manufacturer to arrange for a correction.
The pressure build-up from a blocked venting path could cause the helium containment system to rupture. This would likely result in a helium leak directly into the patient scanning room, posing a risk of injury or asphyxiation.
Recall Number: Z-0431-2026. Affected quantity: 4 systems (1 in US, 3 international).
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