Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Hitachi Echelon Oval MRI system is a diagnostic imaging device Recalled by Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc Due to The Gradient Coil was found to have a...

Date: August 18, 2014
Company: Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc directly.

Affected Products

Hitachi Echelon Oval MRI system is a diagnostic imaging device (one unit per package) and is intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation.

Quantity: 39 systems

Why Was This Recalled?

The Gradient Coil was found to have a failure mode that allowed it to overheat and become a burn hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc has 17 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report