Phillips 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery, Product #: 989803191341 - Product Usage: This battery is used in the Expression MR400 MRI ...
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2810-2020.
A problem has been detected with the Philips LI-Polymer rechargeable battery when used with its approved charging station and module charger. When the battery is inserted into a charger bay, the LED indicatory lights solid red and the battery will not charge. This may result from poor electrical contact between the battery and charger.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2810-2020.
Recall terminated by FDA.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2810-2020.
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Philips North America, Llc Recall FAQ
Philips North America, Llc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Phillips 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery, Product #: 989803191341 - Product Usage: This battery is used in the Expression MR400 MRI .... The notice was published on June 18, 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 24,545 units are potentially affected.