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Device recall: Multiva systems, 1) Multiva 1.5T 8 R5 Model 781072, 2) Multiva 1.5T 16 R5 Model 781073, 3) Multiva 1.5T 8ch R5 based…

Class II FDA enforcement event 79451. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .

Reason for recall, in the words of FDA

Potential risk for helium gas inside the MR examination room during a magnet quench

Class II, in the words of FDA

a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote

Philips Electronics North America Corporation started this device recall on 16 Mar 2018. The firm address in the FDA record is in Andover, MA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 79451 has 13 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 25 Apr 2018. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 10 Apr 2020.

It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.

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Distribution

In the words of FDA.

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide; International - Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and…

Recalling firm

Philips Electronics North America Corporation, Andover, MA.

Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.

FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.

Products

13 product records in the event.

FDA event 79451: product records
Recall numberProductQuantityClassStatusReport date
Z-1430-2018Multiva systems, 1) Multiva 1.5T 8 R5 Model 781072, 2) Multiva 1.5T 16 R5 Model 781073, 3) Multiva 1.5T 8ch R5 based Model 781074, 4) Multiva 1.5T Model 781076, & 5) Multiva 1.5T 16ch R5 based Model 781078 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic…8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1431-2018Intera 0.5T Standard, Model 781101 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1432-2018Intera 1.0T; 1) Stellar Model 781102, 2) Pular Model 781103 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1433-2018Intera 1.5T; 1) Intera 1.5T Omni/Stellar Model 781104, 2) Intera 1.5T Power/Pulsar Model 781105, 3) Intera 1.5T Master/Nova Model 781106, 4) Intera 1.5T Master CV Model 781107, 5) Intera 1.5T Explorer/ Nova Dual Model 781108, 6) Intera 1.5T IT Model 781160, 7) Intera 1.5T Pulsar Model 781170, 8) Intera 1.5T Achieva…8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1434-2018Panorama 1.0T, Model 781250 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1435-2018Achieva 1.5T: 1) Nova (Dual), Model 781173, 2) Achieva 1.5T Initial Systems Model 781178, 3) Achieva 1.5T Nova Model 781196, 4) Achieva 1.5T Conversion Model 781283, 5) Achieva 1.5T Model 781296, 6) Achieva 1.5T R5 based Model 781343, 7) Achieva 1.5T Conversion R5 based Model 781346 & 8) Achieva 1.5T Model 781382…8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1436-2018Conversion SmarthPath to dStream for 1.5T, Model 781260 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1437-2018Ingenia 1.5T CX, Models 781261 & 781262 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1438-2018T5-NT, Model 78104 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1439-2018ACS-NT, Model 78108 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1440-2018T10-NT, Model 78107 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1441-2018Multiva systems; 1) Magnets Multiva 16 Model 781487, 2) Magnets 8 Model 781488, 3) Magnet Achieva 1.5T, Model 781492, 4) Magnet HFO, Model 781495, 5) Magnet Multiva 16, Model 781496, 6) Magnet Multiva 8, Model 781497 & 7) Magnets Ingenia 1.5T CX, Model 781498 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device.…8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018
Z-1442-2018T5 Model 78104 Product Usage: Indicated for use as a diagnostic device. It can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.8,205 units in totalClass IITerminated25 Apr 2018

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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.

The event in context

Device events that started in 2018
1,074
Share of these events in Class II
92%
Product records in this event
13Median of the firm: 1
Events of the firm on the register
61

Other events of the firm

Other FDA enforcement events of Philips Electronics North America Corporation
InitiatedProduct (first record)TypeClassRecords
15 Nov 2018Xper Flex Cardio Physiomonitoring System, Software versions 1.5.16.0322 and 1.6.1.0390, Model Numbers 453564241901, 4535DeviceClass II1
10 Oct 2018IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Model Nos. 865350, 865351, 865352, 867146 - Product Usage: Indicated for use by health DeviceClass II1
16 Jul 2018INTEGRIS Allura 9, System Code 722018 Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, Cardiac imaging aDeviceClass II27
13 Jul 2018Philips SureSigns VSV (Vital Signs Viewer), 863067 Indicated for central monitoring of multiple adult, pediatric and neoDeviceClass II5
3 May 2018HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator, Model No. M3535A (861288), M3536A (861289) Product Automated external defibrillatoDeviceClass II1
30 Apr 2018IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Software Versions B.05, B.06, B.06.5X, Model 865350DeviceClass II4
14 Mar 2018Allura Xper R8.x.25.5 and UNIZ systems (only with a FlexVision large screen monitor), Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray DeviceClass II1
7 Feb 2018HeartStart XL+ Defibrillator/Monitor The HeartStart XL+ is intended for use in a hospital setting by qualified medical pDeviceClass III1
29 Jan 2018Philips QCPR Meter - used with FR3 Product Usage: The Philips CPR meter is intended for use with the Philips HeartStart DeviceClass II2
4 Jan 2018Allura Xper systems with Certeray X-ray Generator located in regions with high mains (480V) voltage. Product Usage: The DeviceClass II1

Philips Electronics North America Corporation: all 61 events

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Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 79451. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/79451/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .

Sources

Source
openFDA device enforcement reports
Licence
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Export date
28 Sep 2026
Newest FDA report date on the register
23 Sep 2026

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Questions

Where was the product distributed?
The FDA record gives this distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide; International - Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and…
What quantity of product is in FDA event 79451?
The event has 13 product records. The first record gives this quantity: 8,205 units in total
How did the recall start?
The FDA record says: Voluntary: Firm initiated
How many device recalls of 2018 have the same class?
92% of the 1,074 device events that started in 2018 are in Class II.