Model note · MRI
Philips Ingenia 1.5T
The Philips Ingenia 1.5T is a 70 cm wide-bore superconducting MR scanner used for general clinical imaging in hospitals and imaging centres. Its distinctive feature is dStream, where the analogue-to-digital converter sits inside the receive coil so the signal travels digitally to the reconstructor. It also uses Philips HeliumSave technology, rated for zero helium boil-off during normal scanning.
The model
Maker, model and type.
- Maker
- Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
- Model
- Ingenia 1.5T
- Device type
- MRI
- Main document
- Open the public document
Key specifications
What the public record says.
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Field strength | 1.5 T | Source |
| Patient bore | 70 cm, flared to a 95 cm tunnel diameter at both ends | Source |
| Gradients (Omega HP) | 45 mT/m maximum amplitude and 200 T/m/s maximum slew rate, per axis | Source |
| Magnet homogeneity | 0.9 ppm or better, typical, at 45 cm DSV | Source |
| Maximum field of view | 55 cm | Source |
| RF transmit | Parallel RF transmission, 18 kW output power | Source |
| Magnet weight | 3060 kg (total installed gantry weight 4600 kg or less) | Source |
| Maximum patient weight | 250 kg | Source |
| Minimum siting area | 27 m2 | Source |
| Cryogen boil-off | 0 l/hr during regular scanning (HeliumSave) | Source |
| US regulatory status | Class II, regulation 21 CFR 892.1000, product code LNH; example clearance K173079 for software R5.4 | Source |
Recalls
Known FDA recalls.
- Z-2204-20252025-06-30
Gradient coil component failures may act as a heat source and produce smoke or fire.
FDA record - Z-1845-20242024-05-03
g-MDU L3 terminal connection may loosen and cause a hot spot, smoke or fire.
FDA record - Z-1829-20242024-04-22
Ingenia Evolution systems on R5.7.1 may not warn about a low bore ventilation setting.
FDA record - Z-0950-20242024-01-03
Ingenia 1.5T CX Quadrature Body Coil seal adhesive may fail and leave sharp edges.
FDA record - Z-2341-20212021-07-30
Wrong pressure relief valve in the magnet assembly could release helium gas.
FDA record - Z-0293-20122011-08-03
RF heating could redden the skin of some larger patients; corrected by software.
FDA record
Safety
Safety warnings from the record.
- Gradient coil failures can produce smoke or fire. Philips advises stopping all scanning, including phantom scans, until service releases an affected system showing the warning signs. Source
- In a developing fire the hospital procedure may include switching off the whole system or using the Emergency Magnet Off button to remove the field. Source
- RF heating has caused skin reddening in some larger patients when the torso lies inside the body coil. Source
- A trolley accessory was supplied with magnetic wheels that can be pulled towards the magnet, a reminder to check every item entering the scan room. Source
- A wrongly rated pressure relief valve fitted to some magnets could release helium gas and cause injury. Source
Sources
Where this note comes from.
- Philips, Ingenia 1.5T MR system product page
- FDA 510(k) summary K173079, Ingenia R5.4
- openFDA recall search, Ingenia
- openFDA MAUDE problem counts, Ingenia
Not covered: No public Ingenia service manual or error code list was found; the only messages listed are those quoted in a Philips correction notice. MAUDE brand-name counts include coils and accessories, not only the scanner.
BMEssentia knowledge drafted from public information, reviewed by Hasan Khaled Ismail on 2026-10-24. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for use and service manual.