Aesculap recalls Aeos Robotic Digital Microscope (PV010) due to risk of robotic arm dropping more than 10cm after emergency stop. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
Possibility of the robotic arm to drop more than 10cm from its original position after pressing the emergency stop button due to failure of the integrated safety mechanism.
Aesculap is recalling its Aeos Robotic Digital Microscope (product code PV010) because the robotic arm might drop more than 10cm after pressing the emergency stop button. This could cause injury if the microscope is used in a setting where the arm drops onto a person or object.
The robotic arm may drop more than 10cm from its original position after pressing the emergency stop button because the integrated safety mechanism fails. This could cause injury if the arm falls onto a person or object during use.
Users of the Aeos Robotic Digital Microscope with serial numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Medical professionals using the microscope for procedures are most at risk due to potential injury from the falling arm.
Check the serial numbers on your microscope: 1011, 1005, 1057, 1032, 1038, 1054, 1036, 1060, 1056, 1089, 1093, 1027, 1061, 1004, 1026, 1035, 1097, 1084, 1063. The product code is PV010.
Look for the serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 1011, 1005, 1057, 1032, 1038, 1054, 1036, 1060, 1056, 1089, 1093, 1027, 1061, 1004, 1026, 1035, 1097, 1084, 1063.
Reach out to Aesculap Inc for further instructions on the recall.
The robotic arm may drop more than 10cm from its original position after pressing the emergency stop button due to failure of the integrated safety mechanism.
Check the serial numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your microscope is affected. Contact Aesculap Inc for further instructions.
The recall record does not mention a specific fix or remedy.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aesculap to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2139-2024 — Aesculap Aesculap Hello, I own a Aesculap that is covered by recall Z-2139-2024 from Aesculap. 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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