Philips recalls stationary X-ray system model 720013 due to risk of trauma arm falling if shaft breaks from material fatigue. Affected units have all serial numbers.
If the shaft breaks due to material fatigue, the trauma arm can fall down and may result in injury.
Philips is recalling a stationary X-ray system model 720013 because its trauma arm could fall if the shaft breaks due to material fatigue. This poses a risk of injury to users.
The shaft inside the X-ray system can break over time due to material fatigue. If it breaks, the trauma arm may fall and cause injury to people nearby.
Healthcare facilities using this X-ray system are most at risk. Patients and staff during imaging procedures could be injured if the trauma arm falls.
This X-ray system has model number 720013. All units with this model are affected regardless of serial number.
Look for the model number 720013 on your X-ray system.
Yes, if your X-ray system has model number 720013, it is affected.
This recall applies to all units with model number 720013, regardless of serial number.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should contact Philips directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1806-2020 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1806-2020 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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