Recall of Philips Achieva 1.5T Medical Device
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Philips North America is recalling one unit of the Achieva 1.5T Initial system due to potential errors in stiffness value measurements during MR Elastography scans.
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What Happened
Philips North America has initiated a voluntary recall of a medical device due to the potential for stiffness value errors. This occurs when a specific range of image reconstruction parameters is used in combination with Resoundant's algorithm, leading to the reconstruction voxel size settings in the default MRE scan protocol displaying too small.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the Philips Achieva 1.5T Initial system with MR Elastography (MRE), with Model Number (REF): 781178. The recall involves 1 unit, with Serial Number: 20088. No UPCs or UDI codes are provided. The product was distributed US Nationwide and to various countries including Argentina, Australia, and others.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have the affected product should contact Philips North America for further instructions, as the recall was initiated via letter.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses potential inaccuracies in medical imaging that could affect diagnostic results, highlighting the importance of precise equipment in healthcare to ensure patient safety.
Source
This information is from the FDA recall notice, available at the FDA website under recall number Z-1952-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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