Philips recalls BuckyDiagnost Ceiling System (Stitching Patient Support) 704031 due to footplate falling risk. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 477195/SN110: stop using immediately.
The hook does not securely hold the footplate in the vertical position. Therefore, the footplate can fall or swing down and injury operator or patient.
Philips recalled the BuckyDiagnost Ceiling System (Stitching Patient Support) model 704031 because its hook may not hold the footplate securely, causing it to fall and injure the operator or patient. This poses a serious risk during medical procedures.
The hook in the system fails to securely hold the footplate in the vertical position. This allows the footplate to fall or swing downward, potentially causing injury to the operator or patient during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the BuckyDiagnost Ceiling System for stitching patient support are most at risk. Patients and operators could be injured if the footplate falls.
Check for the model number 704031 on the product. Affected units have serial numbers starting with 477195/SN11000090.
The recalled BuckyDiagnost Ceiling System (Stitching Patient Support) model 704031 must be stopped from use immediately due to the risk of footplate falling.
The model number is 704031.
Check for the model number 704031 and serial numbers starting with 477195/SN11000090.
Stop using it immediately and contact Philips Medical Systems for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2846-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2846-2018 from Philips Medical Systems. 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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