Philips Medical Systems recalls specific OmniDiagnost-Eleva X-ray systems due to risk of table rotation causing patient falls. Affected units have product numbers listed in the recall notice.
The fixation of the upper and lower tilt actuator, of the Omnidiagnost system might break off and the table will start to rotate from 0 to + 90 /- 90 degree with high speed. This rotating movement can not be stopped by the user. This could potentially lead to the patient falling off the table. There is a risk of injury for the patient, user, or bystander.
Philips Medical Systems is recalling certain OmniDiagnost-Eleva X-ray systems because the table can suddenly rotate from 0 to +90/-90 degrees without user control. This rotation could cause patients to fall, potentially leading to injury.
The upper and lower tilt actuators in the X-ray system can break off and cause the table to rotate rapidly between 0 and +90/-90 degrees. This rotation cannot be stopped by the user and may lead to patients falling off the table.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled OmniDiagnost-Eleva X-ray systems with product numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Patients and staff at these facilities are at risk of injury during use.
Check if your OmniDiagnost-Eleva X-ray system has product numbers 708026, 708027, or 708028. The system may also have equipment numbers listed in the provided sequence.
Immediately stop using the recalled X-ray system as it can rotate unexpectedly causing patient falls.
Product numbers 708026, 708027, and 708028 are affected. Additional equipment numbers are listed in the recall notice.
Check if your system has product numbers 708026, 708027, or 708028. The system may also have equipment numbers from the provided list.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no fix is provided. Affected units must be stopped from use immediately.
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-2300-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2300-2018 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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