Philips recalls BrightView Gamma Camera System (Product Code 882480) due to potential patient injury from extremity entrapment during quality assurance scans. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
While using Pre-Programmed Motion during an extrinsic quality assurance scan, a gap is created between the patient support and the detector, which may present a potential extremity entrapment hazard. Risk to patients may include fracture, body part loss of function/debilitation, muscle or ligament sprain or strain, laceration, crush injury, abrasion, or contusion.
Philips is recalling certain BrightView Gamma Camera Systems (Product Code 882480) because a gap can form between the patient support and detector during quality scans, risking injury like fractures or lacerations. This hazard affects patients during specific scan procedures.
During extrinsic quality assurance scans, a gap can form between the patient support and detector. This gap may cause the patient's extremity to become trapped, leading to injuries such as fractures, lacerations, or loss of function.
Patients using the BrightView Gamma Camera System during extrinsic quality assurance scans are at risk of injury. Healthcare providers who operate this equipment with the affected model numbers are most vulnerable.
Check if your BrightView Gamma Camera System has Product Code 882480 and the listed serial numbers (e.g., 4000002, 4000262, etc.). The recall covers specific units sold in the U.S. by Philips North America.
Verify if your unit has Product Code 882480 and one of the listed serial numbers (e.g., 4000002, 4000262, etc.).
Reach out to Philips North America for guidance on next steps if your unit is affected.
During extrinsic quality assurance scans, a gap can form between the patient support and detector, potentially trapping a patient's extremity and causing injuries like fractures or lacerations.
Check if your BrightView Gamma Camera System has Product Code 882480 and one of the listed serial numbers (e.g., 4000002, 4000262, etc.).
Contact Philips North America for guidance on next steps if your unit is affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-0677-2024 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0677-2024 from Philips. 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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