Philips recalls DigitalDiagnost 4 Chest/Emergency Stitching Patient Support model 712029 due to footplate safety risk. Affected units may cause injury if footplate falls or swings down during use.
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 is recalling its DigitalDiagnost 4 Chest/Emergency Stitching Patient Support model 712029 because the footplate can fall or swing down, potentially injuring the operator or patient. This is a safety hazard that requires immediate attention to prevent injury.
The footplate does not securely hold the vertical position, so it can fall or swing downward. This movement could cause injury to the operator or patient during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using this device for patient support are most at risk. Patients using the device with an unsecured footplate could also be injured.
Check for the model number 712029 on the device. The serial number SN16000395 is associated with this specific recall.
Immediately stop using the DigitalDiagnost 4 Chest/Emergency Stitching Patient Support device as it poses a direct injury risk.
The DigitalDiagnost 4 Chest / Emergency (Stitching Patient Support) model 712029.
Check for the model number 712029 and serial number SN16000395 on the device.
Immediately stop using it now to prevent injury risk.
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-2849-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2849-2018 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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