Philips Medical Systems recalls Mutlidiagnost-Eleva imaging systems with flat detector 708034 due to risk of uncontrolled table rotation during use, potentially causing 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 Medical Systems is recalling a specific model of imaging equipment (Mutlidiagnost-Eleva with Flat Detector 708034) because its table could suddenly rotate from 0 to 90 degrees without user control. This poses a serious risk of injury to patients or staff during medical procedures.
The upper and lower tilt actuators in the system can detach and cause the table to rotate rapidly between 0 and 90 degrees. This rotation cannot be stopped by the user, potentially leading to falls or injuries during medical procedures.
Healthcare facilities using the Mutlidiagnost-Eleva imaging system with flat detector model 708034 are most at risk. Patients and medical staff during procedures could be injured by sudden table rotation.
Check if your imaging system has the model number 708034 and the system serial number starting with 201137223228... (the full serial number is listed in the recall notice).
Immediately cease using the Mutlidiagnost-Eleva imaging system with flat detector model 708034 to prevent sudden table rotation.
The recalled model is Mutlidiagnost-Eleva with Flat Detector 708034.
Check if your system has the model number 708034 and the system serial number starting with 201137223228...
Immediately stop using it and 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-1606-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1606-2018 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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