Philips Healthcare recalls Centron imaging products for potential shutter reset during procedure changes, affecting vascular and cardiac imaging. Users should check model numbers and contact Philips for guidance.
The first time an operator selects a new procedure type during a single examination,the shutter position resets to the open position for the new procedure type. If the shutters had previously been changed during the examination, that setting is not retained after the first time the procedure type is changed during a single examination.
Philips Healthcare is recalling certain Centron imaging products used in vascular, cardiovascular, and neurovascular procedures. The issue could cause the shutter to reset to an open position when changing procedure types during an exam, potentially affecting patient safety.
When an operator changes procedure types during a single exam, the shutter resets to an open position for the new procedure. If shutters were previously adjusted during the exam, those settings are lost after the first procedure change. This could lead to inconsistent imaging or unintended patient exposure.
Users of Philips Centron imaging products for vascular, cardiovascular, and neurovascular procedures, including cardiac imaging. Medical professionals performing interventional procedures are most at risk.
Check for model numbers 1.0.10, 1.0.10.1, or 1.0.10.5 on the product. These Centron imaging products are used in vascular, cardiovascular, and neurovascular procedures like cardiac imaging, interventional procedures, and minimally invasive treatments.
Identify if your Centron imaging product has model numbers 1.0.10, 1.0.10.1, or 1.0.10.5.
This recall affects vascular, cardiovascular, and neurovascular imaging procedures including cardiac imaging, interventional procedures, and minimally invasive treatments.
Check for model numbers 1.0.10, 1.0.10.1, or 1.0.10.5 on your Centron imaging product.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips Healthcare directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2500-2018 — Philips Healthcare Philips Healthcare Hello, I own a Philips Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-2500-2018 from Philips Healthcare. 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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