The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0546-2025·Announced 2024-12-04

SENSE Breast Coil 3.0T recalled due to potential patient safety hazard

Philips is recalling approximately 5,231 SENSE Breast Coil 3.0T units due to a potential safety hazard that could harm patients during MRI scanning procedures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II FDA recall of a medical device with a potential safety hazard that could harm patients during clinical use. No injuries or illnesses have been reported, and the specific hazard mechanism is not detailed in the source material, making this a risk-of-harm product without confirmed harm.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America Llc is recalling the SENSE Breast Coil 3.0T, a component used in breast MRI scanning systems. Approximately 5,231 units were distributed nationwide.

The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall due to a potential safety issue that could harm patients while preparing for or during MRI scans. The specific nature of the potential hazard is not detailed in the publicly available recall notice.

Affected units can be identified by REF number 453530089302, UDI-DI 00884838065413, and serial numbers including 16, 7, 22, and 52. Healthcare facilities using this equipment are advised to review the recall details and contact Philips for further information regarding this product.

The recalled product

Product
SENSE Breast Coil 3.0T 7ch
Manufacturer
Philips North America Llc
Hazard
  • patient-harm

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • REF: 453530089302
  • UDI-DI: 00884838065413
  • Serial No. 16
  • 7
  • 22
  • 52.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.