FDA recall record

Philips Ingenia CX 3.0T-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a recall — FDA Z-2345-2021

Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may result in release of helium gas and cause injury

Class IIclassification
Z-2345-2021official record ID
Sep 1, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2345-2021
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPhilips North America LLC
Report dateSep 1, 2021
Recall initiation dateJul 30, 2021
Quantity11 units
LocationCambridge, MA, United States

Official product description

Ingenia CX 3.0T-Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body or extremities Model Number: 78127 (OUS)

Why the product was recalled

Pressure relief valve 42 psi installed in the magnet assembly instead of a 3.75 psi valve, may result in release of helium gas and cause injury

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, MD, MD, NH, NY, OH, TN, TX, VA and the countries of Canada, Mexico, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of Lebanon, Netherlands, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: N/A.

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