Explosion Risk Results In Class I Recall Of Philips MRI Machine

Philips initiated a recall in November of its Panorama 1.0T magnetic resonance system due to the risk the system could explode during use. The FDA has designated the recall class I.

Philips has recalled 150 Panorama 1.0T HFO magnetic resonance (MR) systems distributed in the US between 2001 and 2016 due to the risk they could explode during a quench procedure from an excessive pressure buildup of helium gas.

During a quench — which is not common, according to the FDA —a large amount of helium evaporates and is...

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