Philips recalls certain cardiac imaging monitors from 2003-2011 due to risk of ceiling suspension detaching and causing injury to patients or users.
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 specific cardiac imaging monitors that could have a ceiling-mounted screen detach and fall, potentially injuring patients, users, or bystanders. This recall affects monitors sold 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. This falling monitor poses a risk of injury to patients, users, and bystanders in the vicinity.
Healthcare facilities using Philips cardiac imaging monitors with the FlexVision Ceiling Suspension system from 2003 to May 2011 are most at risk. Patients and staff during imaging procedures could be injured if the monitor falls.
Check if your monitor has the FlexVision Ceiling Suspension system and was purchased between 2003 and May 2011. The system code for affected units is 722498.
Verify if your monitor has the FlexVision Ceiling Suspension system and was purchased between 2003 and May 2011.
Check if your monitor has the FlexVision Ceiling Suspension system and was purchased between 2003 and May 2011.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips directly for guidance.
Yes, if the monitor falls, it could injure patients, users, or bystanders.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3220-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-3220-2018 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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