Villa Sistemi Medicali recalls Apollo EZ X-ray tables with model 9784152036 due to potential angulation chain failure after 8 years of use, risking equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
An amendment to the IFU and Service Manual is being issued to prescribe the replacement of the angulation chain after 8 years of service of the of the unit. After testing, it was found that due to metal fatigue under sever workload conditions, the angulation chain might fail before the expected lifetime of 10 years.
Villa Sistemi Medicali is recalling Apollo EZ X-ray tables with model number 9784152036 because the angulation chain may fail after 8 years of use due to metal fatigue. This could cause equipment malfunction during medical procedures, potentially affecting patient safety.
The angulation chain in the Apollo EZ table can develop metal fatigue after 8 years of use under heavy workload conditions. This may cause the chain to fail before its expected 10-year lifespan, potentially leading to equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
Medical facilities that own or use Apollo EZ X-ray tables with model number 9784152036 are affected. Staff and patients using these tables during medical procedures are at risk if the angulation chain fails.
Check for the model number 9784152036 on the Apollo EZ table. The product was sold with serial number 13101261.
Look for the model number 9784152036 on the Apollo EZ table to confirm if it is affected.
The angulation chain may fail after 8 years of use due to metal fatigue under heavy workload conditions, which could cause equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected units.
The recall indicates a potential risk of equipment malfunction during medical procedures, but the official notice does not specify injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Villa Sistemi Medicali to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0766-2020 — Villa Sistemi Medicali Villa Sistemi Medicali Hello, I own a Villa Sistemi Medicali that is covered by recall Z-0766-2020 from Villa Sistemi Medicali. 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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