Philips Medical Systems Nederlands recalls MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708038 due to risk of sudden uncontrolled rotation that could cause injury. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
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 Medical Systems Nederlands is recalling the MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708038 model because its tilt actuators can break off, causing the table to rotate rapidly from 0 to 90 degrees without user control. This poses a serious risk of injury during medical procedures.
The tilt actuators in the system can detach and cause the table to rotate rapidly between 0 and 90 degrees without the user being able to stop the movement. This uncontrolled rotation could lead to serious injury if the table moves while a patient is being imaged.
Medical facilities using the MultiDiagnostic-Eleva system with Flat Detector 708038 model are most at risk, particularly during patient imaging procedures where sudden rotation could cause injury.
Check for the MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708038 model. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, which begin with '708032/14' and follow a long sequence of numbers.
Immediately stop using the MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708038 model as it can rotate suddenly without user control, posing a serious injury risk.
The recalled model is MultiDiagnostic-Eleva with Flat Detector 708038.
Check for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, which begin with '708032/14' followed by a long sequence of numbers.
Immediately stop using it now as it can rotate suddenly without user control, posing a serious injury risk.
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Subject: Recall Z-1608-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1608-2018 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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