FDA recall record

Philips Ingenia Ambition X recall — FDA Z-1795-2021

The MR magnet is equipped with 4 lifting blocks, which are positioned on top of the magnet. These blocks are used to allow the magnets to be moved in or…

Class IIclassification
Z-1795-2021official record ID
Jun 16, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1795-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmPhilips North America LLC
Report dateJun 16, 2021
Recall initiation dateApr 23, 2021
Quantity156 MR Systems
LocationCambridge, MA, United States

Official product description

Ingenia Ambition X - Model Number: 781356, Diagnostic MR system. ***Updated November 2023*** Added Model Number 782109 - Ingenia Ambition X

Why the product was recalled

The MR magnet is equipped with 4 lifting blocks, which are positioned on top of the magnet. These blocks are used to allow the magnets to be moved in or out by a lifting crane, e.g. during decommissioning or moving activities. A mechanical issue was detected on these hoisting interface blocks on top of the magnet.

Distribution information

Domestic: FL, GA, MI, MO, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VT. Foreign: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Libya, Moldova, Netherlands, Oman, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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