Philips recalls certain PET/CT monitors due to potential bracket detachment causing falls and serious injury to patients or staff. Affected units have specific model numbers and were sold in the U.S. Learn what to do.
Significant wear of the Monitor Bracket Assembly shaft goes unrecognized could potentially lead to the Monitor Bracket Assembly detaching from the Suspension Arm and result in potential hazard for the monitor to fall while remaining attached to the cables resulting in patient, operator, bystander, or service person to serious injury.
Philips is recalling specific PET/CT monitors that could detach from their ceiling mount, risking falls that might cause serious injury to patients, operators, or others nearby. This recall affects units with model number 882446 and serial numbers starting with 900115.
The monitor's bracket assembly may wear without being noticed, causing it to detach from the suspension arm. If the monitor remains attached to cables, it could fall during use, potentially injuring patients, operators, bystanders, or service personnel.
Healthcare facilities using Philips PET/CT monitors with model number 882446 and serial numbers starting with 900115 are most at risk. Patients and medical staff during procedures could be injured if the monitor falls.
Check for model number 882446 and serial numbers starting with 900115 on the monitor. These units were sold in the U.S. and are part of the Vereos PET/CT system.
Identify the model number (882446) and serial number (starting with 900115) on the monitor.
Reach out to Philips customer service for guidance on next steps if you have the affected model.
The monitor's bracket assembly may wear without being noticed, causing it to detach from the suspension arm and fall, potentially injuring patients, operators, or others nearby.
Model number 882446 with serial numbers starting with 900115.
Check for model number 882446 and serial numbers starting with 900115 on the monitor. These units were sold in the U.S. as part of the Vereos PET/CT system.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1988-2021 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1988-2021 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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