Philips recalls specific models of Brilliance Big Bore CT scanners due to risk of couch movement during patient loading/unloading if Emergency Stop is closed. Affected units have serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch top to move during patient load or unload activities.
Philips has recalled certain Brilliance Big Bore CT scanners because closing the Emergency Stop button can disable the horizontal motor, potentially causing the patient table to move while loading or unloading patients. This could lead to injury if the table shifts unexpectedly during medical procedures.
The Emergency Stop button on the CT scanner's patient table can, if closed, disable the horizontal motor. This means the table might move during patient loading or unloading, potentially causing injury if the table shifts unexpectedly while handling a patient.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled Brilliance Big Bore CT scanners (model 728244) are most at risk. Patients and staff during imaging procedures could be affected if the table moves unexpectedly.
Check if your CT scanner has the model number 728244 and serial numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 760001, 760002, 760003, etc.). The product is used for computed tomography imaging in medical settings.
Verify if closing the Emergency Stop button disables the horizontal motor movement of the patient table during loading or unloading procedures.
This recall affects specific models of Philips Brilliance Big Bore CT scanners with model number 728244 and serial numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 760001, 760002, etc.).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Philips Medical Systems directly for guidance on potential risks and next steps.
Yes, if the Emergency Stop button is closed and the horizontal motor is disabled, the patient table could move during loading or unloading, potentially causing injury.
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-1411-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1411-2018 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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