CLASS II Device recall · Reported 15 Sep 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ingenia Ambition S-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical recalled
Philips North America is recalling Ingenia Ambition S-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 11 Aug 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2416-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88491
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America, Cambridge, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 11 Aug 2021
- FDA classified
- 3 Sep 2021
- Reported
- 15 Sep 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Test Kits & Diagnostics
Timeline
| 11 Aug 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Sep 2021 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 15 Sep 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
When using manual mode, the tabletop may not completely move in or out and result in potential delay in patient evacuation from the bore, which could result in a delay of treatment
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ingenia Ambition S-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781359
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan Palestine, State of Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
When using manual mode, the tabletop may not completely move in or out and result in potential delay in patient evacuation from the bore, which could result in a delay of treatment
Which lots are affected?
Serial Number Unique Device Identifier (UDI#) 48026 (01)00884838090057(21)48026 48016 (01)00884838090057(21)48016 48053 (01)00884838090057(21)48053 48003 (01)00884838090057(21)48003 48136 (01)00884838090057(21)48136 48144 (01)00884838090057(21)48144 48020 (01)00884838090057(21)48020 48155 (01)00884838090057(21)48155 48191 (01)00884838090057(21)48191 48216 (01)00884838090057(21)48216 48124 (01)00884838090057(21)48124 48030 (01)00884838090057(21)48030 48011 (01)00884838090057(21)48011 48183 (01)00884838090057(21)48183 48186 (01)00884838090057(21)48186 48187 (01)00884838090057(21)48187 48234 (01)00884838090057(21)48234 48051 (01)00884838090057(21)48051 48000 (01)00884838090057(21)48000 48004 (01)00884838090057(21)48004 48009 (01)00884838090057(21)48009 48005 (01)00884838090057(21)48005 48019 (01)00884838090057(21)48019 48032 (01)00884838090057(21)48032 48132 (01)00884838090057(21)48132 48224 (01)00884838090057(21)48224 48223 (01)00884838090057(21)48223 48207 (01)00884838090057(21)48207 48015 (01)00884838090057(21)48015 48028 N/A 48154 N/A 48160 N/A 48134 N/A 48049 N/A 48031 N/A 48050 N/A 48131 N/A 48040 (01)00884838090057(21)48040 48039 (01)00884838090057(21)48039 48152 (01)00884838090057(21)48152 48173 (01)00884838090057(21)48173 48122 (01)00884838090057(21)48122 48022 (01)00884838090057(21)48022 48012 (01)00884838090057(21)48012 48014 (01)00884838090057(21)48014 48037 (01)00884838090057(21)48037 48036 (01)00884838090057(21)48036 48158 (01)00884838090057(21)48158 48127 (01)00884838090057(21)48127 48044 (01)00884838090057(21)48044 48184 (01)00884838090057(21)48184 48151 (01)00884838090057(21)48151 48174 (01)00884838090057(21)48174 48043 (01)00884838090057(21)48043 48046 (01)00884838090057(21)48046 48055 (01)00884838090057(21)48055 48047 (01)00884838090057(21)48047 48128 (01)00884838090057(21)48128 48129 (01)00884838090057(21)48129 48180 (01)00884838090057(21)48180 48192 (01)00884838090057(21)48192 48194 (01)00884838090057(21)48194 48153 (01)00884838090057(21)48153 48190 (01)00884838090057(21)48190 48226 (01)00884838090057(21)48226 48045 (01)00884838090057(21)48045 48033 N/A 48023 (01)00884838090057(21)48023 48181 (01)00884838090057(21)48181 48200 (01)00884838090057(21)48200 48199 (01)00884838090057(21)48199 48198 N/A 48001 (01)00884838090057(21)48001 48038 (01)00884838090057(21)48038 48167 (01)00884838090057(21)48167 48196 (01)00884838090057(21)48196 48034 (01)00884838090057(21)48034 48035 (01)00884838090057(21)48035 48172 (01)00884838090057(21)48172 48010 (01)00884838090057(21)48010 48027 N/A 48169 (01)00884838090057(21)48169 48182 (01)00884838090057(21)48182 48148 (01)00884838090057(21)48148 48188 (01)00884838090057(21)48188 48018 (01)00884838090057(21)48018 48017 (01)00884838090057(21)48017 48056 (01)00884838090057(21)48056 48112 (01)00884838090057(21)48112 48052 (01)00884838090057(21)48052 48130 (01)00884838090057(21)48130 48013 (01)00884838090057(21)48013 48162 (01)00884838090057(21)48162 48120 (01)00884838090057(21)48120 48171 (01)00884838090057(21)48171 48166 (01)00884838090057(21)48166 48179 (01)00884838090057(21)48179 48214 (01)00884838090057(21)48214 48133 (01)00884838090057(21)48133
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan Palestine, State of Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
11 other products · FDA event 88491This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ingenia 1.5T CX-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical recalled.
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