Philips recalls DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Chest/Emergency (Stitching Patient Support) 712029 due to footplate falling risk. Affected units have serial number SN15000433. Stop using immediately to prevent injury.
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 recalls its DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Chest/Emergency (Stitching Patient Support) model 712029 because the footplate may fall or swing down, potentially injuring the operator or patient. This recall affects specific units with serial number SN15000433.
The hook that holds the footplate in place does not secure it vertically. This means the footplate can fall or swing downward, which could cause injury to the person operating the device or the patient.
Healthcare professionals using this device for patient support are most at risk. Patients using the device with an operator present could also be injured.
Check for the model number 'DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Chest / Emergency (Stitching Patient Support) 712029' on the device. Affected units have serial number SN15000433.
Immediately stop using the device as it poses a risk of injury from a falling footplate.
The model number is DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Chest / Emergency (Stitching Patient Support) 712029.
Affected units have serial number SN15000433.
Check for the model number 'DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Chest / Emergency (Stitching Patient Support) 712029' and serial number SN15000433.
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-2853-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2853-2018 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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