Sedecal recalls NOVA FA DR System for diagnostic radiography due to potential cable breakage causing equipment to fall. Affected units have serial numbers 0736081:17291024.
A safety problem with installation and maintenance could lead to the breakage of the two steel cables that support the equipment to its roof anchor. Due to this, the equipment may fall and cause harm to the patient, user, or third parties.
Sedecal is recalling its NOVA FA DR System for diagnostic radiography because improper installation or maintenance could cause the equipment to fall. This poses a risk of injury to patients, users, or others nearby.
The system uses two steel cables to anchor it to the ceiling. If these cables break due to improper installation or maintenance, the equipment could fall and cause injury to anyone nearby.
Healthcare facilities using the Sedecal NOVA FA DR System for diagnostic radiography are most at risk. Patients and staff near the equipment could be harmed if it falls.
Check if your system has a serial number between 07360816 and 17291024. The product is used for diagnostic radiography in healthcare settings.
Ensure the system is properly installed and maintained to prevent cable breakage.
Yes, if your facility uses the Sedecal NOVA FA DR System with a serial number between 07360816 and 17291024.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Sedecal directly for guidance.
The recall states that equipment falling could cause harm to patients, users, or third parties, but it does not specify the severity.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sedecal to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0488-2019 — Sedecal Sedecal Hello, I own a Sedecal that is covered by recall Z-0488-2019 from Sedecal. 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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