Villa Sistemi Medicali recalls Apollo DRF X-ray tables with serial numbers 08090531, 09090591, 10040680, 15051450, 11020798, 17011602, 17041639 due to metal fatigue in the angulation chain after 8 years of service.
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 DRF X-ray tables with specific serial numbers because the angulation chain may fail due to metal fatigue after 8 years of use, even though the expected lifetime is 10 years. This could lead to equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
The angulation chain in the Apollo DRF X-ray table may break due to metal fatigue after 8 years of service, even though the manufacturer expects it to last 10 years. This could cause the table to malfunction during medical procedures, potentially affecting patient safety.
Medical facilities using the Apollo DRF X-ray tables with the listed serial numbers are affected. Staff and patients using these tables for radiographic exams are at risk if the angulation chain fails during procedures.
Check for the serial numbers: 08090531, 09090591, 10040680, 15051450, 11020798, 17011602, or 17041639. The Apollo DRF is a remote-controlled X-ray table used for medical imaging.
Verify if your Apollo DRF X-ray table has one of the listed serial numbers: 08090531, 09090591, 10040680, 15051450, 11020798, 17011602, or 17041639.
The angulation chain may fail due to metal fatigue after 8 years of service, even though the manufacturer expects it to last 10 years.
Check if your Apollo DRF X-ray table has one of the listed serial numbers and contact Villa Sistemi Medicali for further instructions.
The recall requires replacing the angulation chain after 8 years of service, but the specific remedy is not stated in the record.
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-0765-2020 — Villa Sistemi Medicali Villa Sistemi Medicali Hello, I own a Villa Sistemi Medicali that is covered by recall Z-0765-2020 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
