Philips recalls specific Brilliance 6 Slice CT scanners (model 728256) due to emergency stop button potentially disabling horizontal motion during patient transfers, risking injury.
Closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch top to move during patient load or unload activities.
Philips is recalling certain Brilliance 6 Slice CT scanners (model 728:256) because the emergency stop button might disable the patient table movement during patient transfers, which could cause injury. This affects medical facilities using these systems.
The emergency stop button may disable the horizontal motor that moves the patient table. If this happens during patient loading or unloading, the table could shift unexpectedly, potentially causing injury to the patient or staff.
Medical facilities that purchased or use the recalled Brilliance 6 Slice CT scanners (model 728256) are most at risk. Patients and staff during scans could be affected if the emergency stop malfunctions.
Check for the model number 728256 on the scanner. The serial number 30018 is also associated with this recall. These scanners were sold for computed tomography X-ray imaging.
Verify that the emergency stop button does not disable the horizontal motor movement during patient transfers.
The recall indicates a potential risk where the emergency stop button might disable the horizontal motor during patient transfers, which could cause injury. However, the exact risk level is not specified in the notice.
Check for the model number 728256 on the scanner. The serial number 30018 is also associated with this recall.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so users should check the emergency stop function to ensure it works properly during patient transfers.
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-1415-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1415-2018 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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