Burlington Medical recalls Porta Shield radiation shields due to potential inadequate protection against scatter radiation, which may increase cancer risk with long-term use.
The protective material used in the manufacture of the products could potentially provide inadequate protection for the product user. Use of the products could expose the user to scatter radiation of varying degrees depending on many different variables (e.g., distance, shielding, position, time, kV, etc.). Long-term exposure to scatter radiation may increase the risk of cancer, infertility, or other health-related conditions.
Burlington Medical is recalling Porta Shield radiation shields because the protective material might not provide enough shielding. This could expose users to scatter radiation, potentially increasing cancer risk over time.
The protective material in Porta Shield might not shield adequately from scatter radiation. This radiation exposure could increase cancer risk or other health issues with long-term use, depending on factors like distance and time.
Healthcare workers using Porta Shield radiation shields during fluoroscopy procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the notice.
Check for product model numbers PTS2, PTS3, or PTS4 on the Porta Shield. The recall includes specific serial numbers listed in the notice.
Look for model numbers PTS2, PTS3, or PTS4 and the listed serial numbers on the Porta Shield.
The protective material might not provide enough shielding against scatter radiation, which could increase cancer risk with long-term use.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to see if it's affected and contact Burlington Medical for further instructions.
Inadequate shielding could expose users to scatter radiation, potentially increasing cancer risk or other health issues over time.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Burlington Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2129-2019 — Burlington Medical Burlington Medical Hello, I own a Burlington Medical that is covered by recall Z-2129-2019 from Burlington Medical. 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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