Bayer Medical Care recalls overhead counterpoise systems with potential overtightening risks that could cause injury. Affected models include OCS 115A with specific serial numbers.
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 that may have been overtightened during service, risking disengagement from the ceiling mount and potential injury to patients or operators.
The system may have been overtightened during service, weakening the bolts. This could cause the overhead counterpoise to detach from the ceiling mount, potentially injuring patients or the operator.
Healthcare facilities using the OCS 115A model with specific serial numbers are most at risk. Patients and operators during use could be injured if the system disengages.
Check for the model OCS 115A with serial numbers 11051103902 or 305746202. The system includes a ceiling mount and horizontal arm components.
Inspect the ceiling mount for signs of overtightened bolts that could compromise safety.
The recalled model is OCS 115A with serial numbers 11051103902 or 305746202.
The torque wrench used during service may have been outside specifications, potentially overtightening bolts and risking system disengagement.
Check for the model OCS 115A with serial numbers 11051103902 or 305746202.
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-2960-2018 — Bayer Medical Care Bayer Medical Care Hello, I own a Bayer Medical Care that is covered by recall Z-2960-2018 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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