Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0033-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Philips MR Systems: Asset 0.5T, Apollo 0.5T, Infinion 1.5T, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T, Panorama 0.6T 1.0T, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems intended for clinical/radiologic diagnostic imaging applications.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 7, 2013

Date Posted: October 30, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0033-2014

Event ID: 66312

Reason for Recall:

There is a potential for water to collect in the vent pipe elbow in the magnet venting system. Water may freeze, blocking the venting system.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: Total 511 (Asset 0.5T,: 35 units Apollo 0.5T: 15 units, Infinion 1.5T: 116 units, Eclipse/Polaris 1.5T: 290 units, Panorama 0.6T: 55 units)

Code Information:

M/N: 781220, 781230, 781301, 78129 and 78127. Codes: AM128, 1510, 1518, BA318, AM120, ZA178, ZA196, ZA107, ZA133, ZA172, ZA158, BA149 and ZA208.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including FL, CO, KY, MS, PA, NC, NJ, TX and Puerto Rico and internationally to Italy.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated