Philips recalls MultiDiagnost Eleva 708036 imaging systems where the table could rotate unexpectedly from 0 to 90 degrees without user control, posing a risk of serious injury.
The fixation of the upper and lower tilt actuator, of the MD-Eleva system might break off and the table will start to rotate from 0 to + 90 I- 90 degree with high speed. This rotating movement cannot be stopped by the user.
Philips is recalling a specific model of imaging system where the table might rotate unexpectedly from 0 to 90 degrees without user control. This could cause serious injury if the table moves while a patient is being treated.
The table's tilt actuators could detach and cause the table to rotate rapidly from 0 to 90 degrees without the user being able to stop it. This sudden movement could injure patients or staff during medical procedures.
Healthcare facilities using the MultiDiagnost Eleva 708036 imaging system are affected. Patients undergoing procedures with this system are at highest risk of injury.
Check for the system serial number starting with 18 42 46 41 36 35 37 47 27 43 10 5 24 29 34 49 26 13 15 25 50 12 17 48 32 30 31 14 40 19 9 16 45 8 4. This model is used for imaging procedures like fluoroscopy and radiography.
Immediately stop using the MultiDiagnost Eleva 708036 system as it could rotate unexpectedly without user control.
The specific model is MultiDiagnost Eleva 708036 with the system serial number starting with 18 42 46 41 36 35 37 47 27 43 10 5 24 29 34 49 26 13 15 25 50 12 17 48 32 30 31 14 40 19 9 16 45 8 4.
The table's tilt actuators could break off and cause the table to rotate rapidly from 0 to 90 degrees without user control, posing a serious injury risk.
The recall record does not mention any remedy or fix for this issue.
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-1605-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1605-2018 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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