Philips Medical Systems recalls BrightView XCT Model 882482 gamma cameras for nuclear medicine imaging. During collimator exchange, the collimator may drop to the floor, posing a risk of injury. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall.
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 Medical Systems is recalling BrightView XCT Model 882482 gamma cameras used in nuclear medicine imaging. During collimator exchanges, the collimator may drop to the floor, potentially causing injury if it falls or slides. This recall affects specific serial numbers listed in the notice.
During collimator exchanges, the alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause the collimator to drop to the floor. The collimator might be partially supported by the cart (e.g., leaning against it) or fall/slide completely to the floor, potentially causing injury.
Healthcare professionals who use the BrightView XCT gamma camera for nuclear medicine imaging are most at risk. The recall affects specific units with serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Check if your BrightView XCT gamma camera has the serial numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 6000241, 6000290, etc.). This model is used for nuclear medicine imaging and integrates with an x-ray transmission device.
Verify if your BrightView XCT gamma camera has the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 6000241, 6000290, etc.).
During collimator exchanges, the collimator may drop to the floor, potentially causing injury if it falls or slides.
Check if your BrightView XCT gamma camera has the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice (e.g., 6000241, 6000290, etc.).
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so affected units should be checked by the manufacturer 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-0511-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0511-2018 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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