Philips Medical Systems recalls DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) 712026 due to risk of footplate falling and causing injury during use. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
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 Medical Systems is recalling certain DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) units because the footplate may not stay securely in place and could fall, potentially injuring the operator or patient. This recall affects specific models with listed serial numbers.
The hook that holds the footplate in place does not secure it vertically. This can cause the footplate to fall or swing downward, which may injure the operator or patient during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) 712026 are most at risk. Patients and operators using the affected units could face injury if the footplate falls.
Check if your DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) 712026 has one of the listed serial numbers: SN13000495, SN14000058, SN13000463, SN14000051, SN14000214, SN14000047, SN14000077, SN13000484, SN14000082, SN14000163, SN14000133, SN14000134, SN14000134, SN14000023, SN14000041.
Verify if your unit has one of the listed serial numbers: SN13000495, SN14000058, SN13000463, SN14000051, SN14000214, SN14000047, SN14000077, SN13000484, SN14000082, SN14000163, SN14000133, SN14000134, SN14000134, SN14000023, SN14000041.
The hook that holds the footplate in place does not securely hold it vertically, which can cause the footplate to fall or swing down and potentially injure the operator or patient.
Check if your DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) 712026 has one of the listed serial numbers: SN13000495, SN14000058, SN13000463, SN14000051, SN14000214, SN14000047, SN14000077, SN13000484, SN14000082, SN14000163, SN14000133, SN14000134, SN14000134, SN14000023, SN14000041.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so affected users should 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-2845-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2845-2018 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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