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Siemens Medical Solutions USA MAGNETOM Prisma MRI Recalled for Ice Blockage Risk in 39 Units (2025)

Siemens Medical Solutions USA recalled 39 MAGNETOM Prisma MRI systems sold worldwide to healthcare providers. A potential ice blockage in the magnet venting system could prevent helium gas from escaping during a quench, causing pressure to build and potentially rupture the helium containment system. Hospitals and imaging centers using MAGNETOM Prisma should stop using the devices immediately and,,

Official notice

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA DEVICE
Recall date
August 28, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
9/10

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
August 28, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Unknown
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Siemens Medical Solutions USA
Product type
MRI Scanner
Model numbers
10849582
Sold at
Unknown
Where affected
ALL

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    August 28, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA DEVICE

    October 8, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

Hazard Information

There is a potential for an ice blockage to form or currently exist within the magnet venting system. In the event of a quench, helium gas may be unable to escape through the designed venting paths, leading to a pressure build-up within the helium containment system. This pressure build-up could ultimately rupture the helium containment system, potentially resulting in a helium leak into the scanning room.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

Why This Is Dangerous

An ice blockage in the magnet venting system can prevent helium gas from escaping during a quench. This can raise pressure inside the helium containment system and may rupture it, allowing helium to leak into the scanning room.

Industry Context

This recall is not identified as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.

Real-World Impact

Hospitals may face urgent downtime and require coordination for replacement or service. Patient throughput and safety planning will be impacted while units are addressed.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. 1. Confirm model number 10849582 on the device nameplate.
  2. 2. Cross-check the listed UDIs against your asset records.
  3. 3. Review recall notification letters from Siemens.

Where to find product info

Check factory nameplate, hospital asset registry, and the FDA recall page referenced in notices.

What timeline to expect

Timeline for service or replacement will be coordinated by Siemens with the purchasing facility. Specific timelines were not disclosed in the notice.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate through hospital risk management or procurement teams.
  • Document all communications with Siemens and the FDA, and consider filing a formal complaint if the manufacturer is unresponsive.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Maintain an updated asset register with model numbers and UDIs.
  • Establish a clear recall notification workflow with the manufacturer.

Documentation advice

Keep a copy of the recall notice, the asset inventory, recall communication logs, and any service or replacement agreements.

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Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • Global distribution including US and 60+ countries
  • No injuries reported to date
  • Recall status: ACTIVE
  • Recall notification by letter

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
9/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Details

Model Numbers
10849582
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
October 8, 2025
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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