Baxter recalls PST 500 U Precision Surgical Tables with loose spring pins that could cause unexpected tabletop movement during surgery, risking patient safety. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Baxter Healthcare Corporation is issuing an Urgent Medical Device Correction for the PST 500 U Precision Surgical Table due to a potential issue with loose spring pins in the spindle drives. This can cause the tabletop to unexpectedly tilt or move at any time, even without active use of the surgical table. This could potentially result in unintentional patient movement during surgical procedures and/or preparation for surgical procedures, including transport.
Baxter is recalling its PST 500 U Precision Surgical Tables due to loose spring pins that might cause the tabletop to tilt unexpectedly during surgery. This could lead to unintended patient movement or injury during procedures.
Loose spring pins in the spindle drives can cause the tabletop to tilt or move at any time, even when not in use. This could result in unintended patient movement during surgical procedures or preparation, potentially causing injury.
Healthcare facilities using the PST 500 U Precision Surgical Tables are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery or preparation could be affected if the table tilts unexpectedly.
Check for the product code 4080300 and serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The tables were sold with specific serial numbers starting with 107936298 through 109518462.
Inspect the spindle drives for loose spring pins that could cause unexpected tabletop movement.
The product code is 4080300.
Check if your table has the serial numbers listed in the recall notice (107936298 through 109518462).
No, but you should check for loose spring pins in the spindle drives before using the table.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Baxter to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2512-2024 — Baxter Baxter Hello, I own a Baxter that is covered by recall Z-2512-2024 from Baxter. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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