Villa Sistemi recalls Apollo X-ray tables with model numbers 9784100231, 9784120131, 9784130131 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 is recalling specific Apollo X-ray tables that may have a failing angulation chain after 8 years of use. This could cause equipment malfunction during medical procedures if the chain breaks under heavy use.
The angulation chain, which connects the X-ray table to the tube stand, can fail due to metal fatigue after 8 years of use under heavy workload conditions. This might cause the table to malfunction during medical procedures if the chain breaks.
Medical facilities using the recalled Apollo X-ray tables with model numbers 9784100231, 9784120131, or 9784130131 are most at risk. These tables are used for X-ray and fluoroscopy procedures in hospitals and clinics.
Check for model numbers 9784100231, 9784120131, or 9784130131 on the Apollo X-ray table. These units were sold with serial numbers 08020473, 11100873, or 15041446.
Identify the model number on the Apollo X-ray table to confirm if it is one of the recalled numbers: 9784100231, 9784120131, or 9784130131.
Reach out to Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A. for guidance on the replacement of the angulation chain after 8 years of service.
The angulation chain may fail due to metal fatigue after 8 years of use under heavy workload conditions, which could cause equipment malfunction during medical procedures.
Model numbers 9784100231, 9784120131, and 9784130131 are affected.
Check the model number on the table; if it matches 9784100231, 9784120131, or 9784130131, it is recalled. Also, look for serial numbers 08020473, 11100873, or 15041446.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Villa Sistemi to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0764-2020 — Villa Sistemi Villa Sistemi Hello, I own a Villa Sistemi that is covered by recall Z-0764-2020 from Villa Sistemi. 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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