Philips recalls DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Stitching Patient Support model 712225 due to risk of footplate falling and injuring operator or patient. Affected units have serial number SN16000137.
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 4.1 Stitching Patient Support model 712225 because the footplate can fall or swing down, potentially injuring the operator or patient. This recall affects specific units with the serial number SN16000137.
The hook that holds the footplate in place does not secure it vertically. This means the footplate could fall or swing downward, which might cause injury to the operator or patient during use.
Healthcare professionals using the DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Stitching Patient Support device are most at risk, particularly those who operate the equipment during procedures.
Check for the DigitalDiagnost 4.1 Stitching Patient Support model 712225 with serial number SN16000137. This specific unit was recalled by Philips Medical Systems.
Look for the serial number SN16000137 on the device to confirm if it is affected.
The hook does not securely hold the footplate in the vertical position, which can cause it to fall or swing down and potentially injure the operator or patient.
Check the serial number on your device. If it is SN16000137, contact Philips Medical Systems for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
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-2852-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2852-2018 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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