Philips recalls certain CT monitor brackets that may detach and fall, risking serious injury to patients or staff. Affected models include 728131. Stop using immediately if you own this bracket.
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 a specific CT monitor bracket assembly that could detach and fall, potentially causing serious injury to patients, operators, or others nearby. This recall affects models 72:8131 sold for CT and MX16 systems.
The bracket shaft can wear without being noticed, which might cause it to detach from the suspension arm. If it detaches, the monitor could fall while still connected to cables, posing a serious injury risk to anyone nearby.
Users of Philips CT and MX16 systems with the model 728131 bracket assembly are affected. Medical staff and patients using these systems are at highest risk.
Check if your CT or MX16 system uses the Philips model 728131 bracket assembly. The product has no model or serial number listed in the recall notice.
The bracket assembly may detach and cause the monitor to fall, risking serious injury. Do not use the system until you contact Philips.
No, the bracket assembly may detach without warning, causing the monitor to fall and potentially injure people nearby.
Check if your CT or MX16 system uses the Philips model 728131 bracket assembly. The product has no model or serial number listed in the recall notice.
Stop using it immediately and contact Philips for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1980-2021 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1980-2021 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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