Philips recalls specific OmniDiagnost Classic X-ray systems due to risk of table rotation causing patient or user falls. Product numbers 70859, 708023-708025 are affected. No remedy stated.
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 is recalling certain OmniDiagnost Classic X-ray systems because the table's tilt mechanism can break off and rotate rapidly, potentially causing falls. This poses a risk of injury to patients, users, or bystanders.
The upper and lower tilt actuators in the system can detach and cause the table to rotate rapidly from 0 to +90/-90 degrees. This uncontrolled movement cannot be stopped by the user and may lead to falls, causing injury to patients, users, or bystanders.
Users of the recalled OmniDiagnost Classic X-ray systems with product numbers 70859, 708023, 708024, or 708025 are at risk. Healthcare facilities and medical staff using these systems are most vulnerable to injury.
Check if your OmniDiagnost Classic X-ray system has product numbers 70859, 708023, 708024, or 708025. The system may also have As-Maintained System Equipment Numbers listed in the description.
Immediately cease using the affected X-ray system as it can rotate rapidly without user control, risking falls.
Product numbers 70859, 708023, 708024, and 708025 are affected.
The recall record states no remedy is provided.
Check if your system has product numbers 70859, 708023, 708024, or 708025. The system may also have As-Maintained System Equipment Numbers listed in the description.
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-2301-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2301-2018 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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