Philips recalls H3000 cardiac imaging monitors with ceiling suspension that may detach, causing injury. Affected units sold 2003-2011; stop using if monitor falls.
There is a potential for the Monitor Ceiling Suspension, which holds a large screen monitor, may detach from the actuator rotor shaft causing the monitor to fall from the ground. When a Monitor Ceiling Suspension detaches from the actuator rotor shaft and the monitor falls, there is a risk of injury for the patient, user and bystander.
Philips recalls certain cardiac imaging monitors that may cause the ceiling-mounted screen to detach and fall, risking injury to patients, users, or bystanders. This recall affects monitors purchased between 2003 and May 2011.
The ceiling suspension that holds the monitor may detach from its mounting shaft, causing the monitor to fall to the ground. If the monitor falls, it can injure the patient, user, or anyone nearby.
Users of Philips H3000 cardiac imaging monitors purchased between 2003 and May 2011 are affected. Medical staff and patients using these monitors are at highest risk.
Check for the System Code 72238 on your Philips H3000 monitor. Affected units were sold from 2003 through May 2011 for cardiac imaging applications.
Ensure the ceiling suspension does not move or detach from the monitor when handling.
Immediately stop using the monitor if it appears to be unstable or the suspension is detached.
No, only specific models with System Code 72238 sold between 2003 and May 2011 for cardiac imaging.
Check for System Code 72238 on your Philips H3000 monitor; affected units were sold from 2003 through May 2011.
Immediately stop using it and contact Philips for assistance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3237-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-3237-2018 from Philips. 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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