Philips recalls foot switches for MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector that may bend on non-flat surfaces, causing fluoroscopy image issues. Affected product codes include 708037, 708038.
Additional units have been identified for previous recall Z-1280-2016 (RES 69339): If a Footswitch is frequently used on a non-flat surface or in the pedestal, the footswitch pedals may get bent. This might cause an intermittent or continuous inability of making live fluoroscopy images or exposures.
Philips is recalling foot switches used with their MultiDiagnost Eleva imaging systems because frequent use on non-flat surfaces can bend the pedals. This may cause intermittent or continuous failure to produce fluoroscopy images during medical procedures.
If footswitches are frequently used on non-flat surfaces or in the pedestal, the pedals can bend. This bending may cause the footswitch to intermittently or continuously fail to produce fluoroscopy images, potentially disrupting medical procedures.
Medical professionals using Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva systems with the affected foot switches are most at risk. Patients receiving imaging procedures using these faulty switches could experience image quality issues.
Check for product codes 708037 or 708038 on the footswitches. These are used with Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva systems with Flat Detector for fluoroscopy imaging.
Identify the product code on the footswitch (e.g., 708037, 708038) to confirm if it's affected.
Footswitches used on non-flat surfaces or in the pedestal may bend, causing intermittent or continuous failure to produce fluoroscopy images.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips Medical Systems for guidance.
The recall indicates potential image quality issues during procedures, but no specific patient injury risks are mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1140-2019 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1140-2019 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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