Philips recalls Allura Xper FD2O systems from 2003 to May 2011 due to potential monitor detachment causing injury risks. Affected units may need repair or replacement.
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 is recalling Allura Xper FD2O medical imaging systems produced between 2003 and May 2011. The monitor ceiling suspension could detach, potentially causing injury to patients, users, or bystanders if it falls.
The monitor ceiling suspension may detach from its mounting mechanism, causing the large screen to fall to the ground. This poses a risk of injury to anyone in the vicinity, including patients, staff, and bystanders.
Healthcare providers using Philips Allura Xper FD2O systems for cardiac imaging from 2003 to May 2011 are most at risk. Patients and others nearby during procedures could also be injured if the monitor falls.
Check if your Philips Allura Xper FD2O system has an actuator for the FlexVision Monitor Ceiling Suspension. Units were sold between 2003 and May 2011 for cardiac imaging applications.
Inspect the ceiling suspension for signs of detachment or damage. If the monitor can move freely, stop using it immediately.
No, this recall applies only to medical imaging systems used in healthcare facilities.
Check if your Philips Allura Xper FD2O system was purchased between 2003 and May 2011 for cardiac imaging applications.
If the monitor falls, stop using it immediately 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-3222-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-3222-2018 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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