Philips Medical Systems recalls specific Vereos PET/CT models with misaligned front and rear covers that could create gaps or protrusions, potentially affecting imaging safety. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 900000.
The Vereos PET/CT may have misaligned front and rear covers, which may result in gaps between cover parts and/or protrusion of the cover into the bore diameter.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling certain Vereos PET/CT scanners that may have misaligned front and rear covers. This could create gaps or protrusions in the machine's structure, which might interfere with safe imaging procedures during medical scans.
The misaligned covers may create gaps between parts or cause cover sections to protrude into the machine's imaging area. This could potentially interfere with the proper functioning of the PET and CT subsystems during medical imaging procedures.
Medical facilities using the specific recalled Vereos PET/CT models (serial numbers starting with 900000) are most at risk. Patients undergoing scans on these units could potentially experience imaging issues.
Check if your Philips Vereos PET/CT scanner has a serial number starting with 900000 (e.g., 900050, 900036, etc.). The product is used for medical imaging in oncology, cardiology, and neurology.
Verify your scanner's serial number starts with 900000 to confirm if it's affected.
The Vereos PET/CT may have misaligned front and rear covers, which could create gaps between cover parts or cause protrusion into the bore diameter.
Check if your scanner's serial number starts with 900000. If affected, contact Philips Medical Systems for further instructions.
The recall indicates potential gaps or protrusions that could interfere with imaging procedures, but the risk level is low as it does not involve immediate danger to patients.
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Subject: Recall Z-1929-2019 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1929-2019 from Philips Medical Systems. 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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