Philips recalls specific Brilliance Big Bore Radiology 728244 models due to potential oil leakage from X-ray tube housing, which could pose risks during use. Affected units have unique serial numbers and UDI codes.
A problem has been detected in the X-Ray Tube. The affected tubes have a production defect that allows oil leakage from the tube housing, if it were to re-occur, could pose a risk for patients or users.
Philips is recalling certain Brilliance Big Bore Radiology 728244 X-ray machines because a production defect may cause oil to leak from the X-ray tube housing. This could create a risk for patients or users if the leak reoccurs.
The X-ray tube housing has a production defect that allows oil to leak. If this leak reoccurs, it could pose a risk to patients or users during medical procedures.
Medical facilities using the specific Brilliance Big Bore Radiology 728244 models with the listed serial numbers and UDI codes are most at risk. Patients and staff using these machines could be affected if the oil leak occurs.
Check for the serial numbers 76064, 76102, or 76094 on the device. The unique identifier (UDI) codes (01)00884838059450(21)76064, (01)00884838059450(21)76102, and (01)00884838059450(21)76094 are also associated with these models.
Look for the serial numbers 76064, 76102, or 76094 on the device.
The recalled model is the Philips Brilliance Big Bore Radiology 728244 with specific serial numbers 76064, 76102, and 76094.
Check for the serial numbers 76064, 76102, or 76094 on the device. The unique identifier (UDI) codes (01)00884838059450(21)76064, (01)00884838059450(21)76102, and (01)00884838059450(21)76094 are also associated with these models.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your device has the listed serial numbers.
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-2273-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-2273-2018 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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