Philips recalls DigitalDiagnost Classic 1.x Upgrades (Stitching Patient Support) 712081 due to footplate that may fall or swing, risking operator or patient injury. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
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 certain DigitalDiagnost Classic 1.x Upgrades (Stitching Patient Support) models because the footplate can fall or swing, potentially injuring the operator or patient. This is a safety issue that requires immediate attention to prevent harm.
The footplate may not securely hold the vertical position, causing it to fall or swing downward. This movement could injure the operator or patient during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals using the DigitalDiagnost Classic 1.x Upgrades for stitching patient support are most at risk. Patients and operators using the affected models could be injured if the footplate falls or swings.
Check for the DigitalDiagnost Classic 1.x Upgrades (Stitching Patient Support) 712081 model with serial numbers: 456897/SN10000166, 402837/SN0802410, 2010345, or 410774/SN0802694.
Immediately stop using the affected DigitalDiagnost Classic 1.x Upgrades (Stitching Patient Support) 712081 models as the footplate may fall or swing, causing injury.
The affected models are DigitalDiagnost Classic 1.x Upgrades (Stitching Patient Support) 712081 with serial numbers: 456897/SN10000166, 402837/SN0802410, 2010345, and 410774/SN0802694.
The footplate may not securely hold the vertical position, causing it to fall or swing downward and potentially injuring the operator or patient.
Immediately stop using the affected models as the footplate may fall or swing, causing injury.
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-2856-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2856-2018 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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