Recall of Philips Ingenia 3.0T CX Devices
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Philips North America is recalling 22 units of Ingenia 3.0T CX with MR Elastography due to potential stiffness value errors in the scan protocol.
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What Happened
Philips North America is recalling certain medical devices due to the potential for stiffness value errors when a specific range of image reconstruction parameters is used in combination with Resoundant's algorithm, leading to incorrect reconstruction voxel size settings in the default MRE scan protocol.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Philips Ingenia 3.0T CX with MR Elastography. Model Numbers: 781271 and 782105. 510(k) Numbers: K173079, K183063, K193215, K213583, K223458, K251397, K251808. A total of 22 units are affected. Specific UDIs for Model 781271 include (01)00884838068452 with various serial numbers: 78017, 78013, 78014, 78034, 78058, 78073, 78075, 78092, 78112, 78123, 78201, 78202, 78215, 78217, 78239, 78247, 78260, 78286, 78287, 78026. For Model 782105, UDIs include (01)00884838098312 with serial numbers: 78532, 78576. Distribution is nationwide in the United States and worldwide to countries including Argentina, Australia, and others.
What You Should Do
Consumers should follow the initial firm notification, which was issued via letter, and contact the recalling firm, Philips North America at 222 Jacobs St, Cambridge, MA 02141-2296, for further instructions.
Why This Matters
This recall involves medical devices that could produce inaccurate results, potentially impacting diagnostic accuracy in healthcare settings; it affects 22 units distributed globally, highlighting the need for precise medical equipment.
Source
FDA Recall Number: Z-1959-2026; for more information, visit the FDA website and search for event ID 98779.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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