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Philips dStream 3.0T MRI system recalled for stiffness value errors in elastography images

Philips dStream 3.0T MRI systems with software versions R11.1 and R12.1 may display incorrect stiffness values when elastography images are sent to picture archiving systems (PACS). This affects the accuracy of tissue stiffness measurements used in clinical diagnosis.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Philips recalls

What to do

  1. If you operate an affected MRI system, contact Philips for software update or guidance
  2. Verify your system software version matches R11.1 or R12.1
  3. Review any elastography stiffness measurements taken on affected systems with your technical team
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

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Product
SmartPath to dStream for 3.0T. Product Code (REF): 782145. MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1.
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

This recall covers 13 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
1 unit
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
222 Jacobs St, N/A, Cambridge, MA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-1215-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
SmartPath to dStream for 3.0T. Product Code (REF): 782145. MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1. The potential for stiffness value errors when viewing exported MR Elastography (MRE) stiffness maps to viewer Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). MR systems with SW version R11.1 and R12.1. Product Code (REF): 782145. UDI-DI: 00884838108684. Serial Numbers: 17385. Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, ME, MI, MN, MS, NE, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA and the countries of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom. Affected quantity: 1 unit
Hazard
The potential for stiffness value errors when viewing exported MR Elastography (MRE) stiffness maps to viewer Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

13 products in this recall

Philips Ingenia and Evolution MRI systems recalled for stiffness errors

Philips is recalling 13 MR imaging system products because exported MR Elastography stiffness maps may show incorrect stiffness values when viewed in a PACS image viewer. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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