Bayer Medical Care recalls overhead counterpoise systems with potential bolt overtightening that could cause the system to detach from ceiling mounts, risking patient or operator injury.
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, which could cause the system to detach from the ceiling and injure a patient or operator.
The system may detach from the ceiling mount if bolts are overtightened, potentially causing injury to a patient or operator during movement. This happens because the bolts were tightened beyond safe torque specifications during service.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled OCS ceiling mounts are most at risk, particularly during patient or operator movement if the system detaches.
Check for the OCS 580mm ceiling mount model with catalog number OCS CEIL 58 and serial numbers 917/21956, 516/21035, 817/21916, or 817/21910.
Inspect the ceiling mount bolts for signs of overtightening, such as excessive tightness or damage.
The torque wrench used during service was outside specifications, potentially overtightening bolts which could compromise the system's structural integrity.
The OCS could detach from the ceiling mount, potentially causing injury to a patient or operator.
Look for the OCS 580mm ceiling mount with catalog number OCS CEIL 58 and serial numbers 917/21956, 516/21035, 817/21916, or 817/21910.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bayer Medical Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2962-2018 — Bayer Medical Care Bayer Medical Care Hello, I own a Bayer Medical Care that is covered by recall Z-2962-2018 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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