Philips recalls BrightView Model 882480 gamma cameras due to risk of collimator dropping during exchange, potentially causing injury. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
During collimator exchange, the alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause a collimator exchange fail, and a collimator may drop to the floor beside the collimator cart. The collimator may be partially supported by the cart (e.g. leaning against the cart), or it may fall/slide all the way to the floor.
Philips is recalling BrightView Model 882480 gamma cameras because during collimator exchanges, the collimator may drop to the floor, potentially causing injury. This risk occurs when the collimator is partially supported by the cart or falls completely.
During collimator exchanges, the collimator cart and detectors may misalign, causing the collimator to drop to the floor. It can be partially supported by the cart (e.g., leaning against it) or fall completely, potentially causing injury.
Healthcare professionals using these gamma cameras for medical imaging are most at risk. The recall affects specific units with serial numbers listed in the notice.
Check if your BrightView gamma camera has a serial number listed in the provided list of serial numbers (e.g., 4000410, 4000651, etc.).
Verify if your unit has a serial number from the list provided in the recall notice.
During collimator exchange, the collimator may drop to the floor, potentially causing injury if it falls completely or is partially supported by the cart.
Check if your BrightView gamma camera has a serial number listed in the provided list of serial numbers (e.g., 4000410, 4000651, etc.).
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so affected units should be checked for potential hazards and handled with caution during collimator exchanges.
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-0512-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0512-2018 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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