Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Multiva systems Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation Due to Potential risk for helium gas inside the MR...

Date: March 16, 2018
Company: Philips Electronics North America Corporation
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 Philips Electronics North America Corporation directly.

Affected Products

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 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 images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body,or extremities.

Quantity: 8,205 units in total

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Philips Electronics North America Corporation has 160 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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