Philips recalls EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF Release 5 (Stitching Patient Support) 706050 due to risk of footplate falling and injuring operator or patient. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 certain EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF Release 5 models because the footplate can fall or swing down, potentially injuring the operator or patient. This recall affects specific units with listed serial numbers.
The hook that holds the footplate in place does not secure it vertically. This means the footplate could fall or swing downward, potentially causing injury to the operator or patient.
Healthcare professionals using the EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF Release 5 for stitching patient support are most at risk. Patients using this device may also be affected if the footplate falls.
Check for the EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF Release 5 (Stitching Patient Support) model with serial numbers listed in the recall notice. The specific serial numbers include SN17000027, SN16000011, and others.
Look for the serial number on the device to confirm if it is in the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The specific model is EasyDiagnost Eleva DRF Release 5 (Stitching Patient Support) 706050.
Check the serial number against the list provided in the recall notice, which includes specific numbers like SN17000027 and SN16000011.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips Medical Systems for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2868-2018 — Philips Medical Philips Medical Hello, I own a Philips Medical that is covered by recall Z-2868-2018 from Philips Medical. 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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