Philips recalls specific Brilliance 16 P CT scanners with DEPMED HARDENING KIT 12NC model 728246 due to potential serious injury from patient support head holder contacting the back ISO shelter wall during motion.
The patient support head holder could contact the back ISO shelter wall during manual or motorized motion through the gantry bore. This may result in a serious injury that would require medical intervention to preclude permanent impairment in certain scenarios.
Philips is recalling certain Brilliance 16 P CT scanners that could cause serious injury if the patient support head holder contacts the back ISO shelter wall during movement. This risk requires immediate attention to prevent permanent injury.
The patient support head holder may contact the back ISO shelter wall when the scanner moves. This contact could cause serious injury requiring medical intervention to prevent permanent impairment in certain cases.
Medical facilities using the recalled Brilliance 16 P CT scanners with specific serial numbers are affected. Patients and staff at these facilities are at risk of serious injury during scans.
Check for the model number 728246 with serial numbers listed: 5380, 5379, 5520, 5524, 5538, 5539, 5549, 5779, 5792, 5778, 5808, 5887, 5888, 5973, 6020, 6026, 6110, 6097, 6352, 6424.
Immediately cease using the recalled Brilliance 16 P CT scanner with the specified serial numbers to prevent potential serious injury.
The model number is 728246 with specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check the serial numbers against the list: 5380, 5379, 5520, 5524, 5538, 5539, 5549, 5779, 5792, 5778, 5808, 5887, 5888, 5973, 6020, 6026, 6110, 6097, 6352, 6424.
The recall requires immediate cessation of use. Contact Philips Medical Systems for further instructions.
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-2176-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2176-2018 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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