Philips Medical recalls specific Ingenuity Digital PET/CT systems with model 882446 and serial numbers 900004-900035 due to potential misaligned screws in patient pallet connections.
The block used to connect the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly. A screw may be misaligned in the patient pallet.
Philips is recalling certain Ingenuity Digital PET/CT systems that may have screws misaligned in the patient pallet connection. This could cause the system to malfunction during medical imaging procedures if not corrected.
The patient pallet connection block may be assembled incorrectly, causing a screw to be misaligned. This could lead to improper system operation during medical imaging procedures, potentially causing inaccurate results or equipment malfunction.
Healthcare facilities using the specific model and serial numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Medical staff and patients using these systems are at risk of potential imaging errors.
Check for the model number 882446 and serial numbers 900004 through 900035 on the system's identification tags. The system is used for medical imaging of the body, heart, brain, and other organs.
Look for the model number 882446 and serial numbers 900004 to 900035 on the system's identification tags.
The block connecting the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly, causing a screw to be misaligned in the patient pallet.
Check if your system has the model number 882446 and serial numbers 900004 through 900035. If so, contact Philips Medical Systems for further instructions.
The recall indicates a potential for improper system operation during medical imaging, but no specific injury risk is mentioned in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2496-2018 — Philips Medical Philips Medical Hello, I own a Philips Medical that is covered by recall Z-2496-2018 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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