Bayer Medical Care recalls overhead counterpo: OCS CONF models with potential bolt overtightening that could cause system disengagement and injury. Affected units have specific serial numbers and catalog codes.
The torque wrench used on the ceiling column assembly during a recent service visit was outside of the torque specification, potentially overtightening the bolts. The overtightening of bolts may compromise the structural integrity of the system which could lead to the OCS disengaging from the ceiling mount and this may cause injury to the patient or the operator.
Bayer Medical Care is recalling overhead counterpoise systems (OCS) that may have been overtightened during service, risking disengagement from ceiling mounts and potential injury to patients or operators. This recall affects specific models with known serial numbers and catalog codes.
During recent service visits, torque wrenches used on ceiling column assemblies may have been outside the required torque specifications. This could cause bolts to be overtightened, weakening the system's structure and potentially causing the OCS to disengage from the ceiling mount. If disengagement occurs, it could injure the patient or operator.
Healthcare facilities using Bayer's OCS CONF models for patient support systems are most at risk. Patients and medical staff using these systems could be injured if the device disengages from the ceiling mount.
Check for the catalog number OCS 115AS and serial number 4061630901 on the device. The OCS CONF model is used with Bayer injector systems as a support for an injector head.
Look for catalog number OCS 115AS and serial number 4061630901 on the device.
The torque wrench used during service visits may have been outside the required specifications, potentially overtightening bolts and compromising the system's structural integrity.
The OCS could disengage from the ceiling mount, potentially causing injury to the patient or operator.
Check for catalog number OCS 115AS and serial number 4061630901 on the device.
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Subject: Recall Z-2961-2018 — Bayer Medical Care Bayer Medical Care Hello, I own a Bayer Medical Care that is covered by recall Z-2961-2018 from Bayer Medical Care. 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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