Philips recalls BrightView X gamma cameras (model 882478) due to risk of collimator dropping during exchange, potentially causing injury. Affected units have specific serial numbers.
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 X gamma cameras (model 882478) because during collimator exchanges, the collimator may drop to the floor, potentially causing injury. This risk occurs when the collimator is not properly secured to the cart during the exchange process.
During collimator exchanges, the collimator cart and detectors may misalign, causing the collimator to drop to the floor. This can happen if the collimator is partially supported by the cart (e.g., leaning against it) or slides completely to the floor, potentially causing injury to staff or patients.
Healthcare professionals using Philips BrightView X gamma cameras for medical imaging are most at risk. Patients and staff in facilities using these cameras may be affected if the collimator drops during routine maintenance.
Check for the model number 882478 on the BrightView X camera. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 11000044 and other numbers starting with 110000 or 113400.
Ensure the collimator is properly secured to the cart during exchanges to prevent drops.
Confirm your camera's serial number matches the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The recall occurs because during collimator exchanges, the collimator may drop to the floor if not properly secured, posing a risk of injury to staff or patients.
BrightView X gamma cameras with model number 882478 and specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice are affected.
Check your camera's serial number against the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice, which includes many starting with 110000 or 113400.
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Subject: Recall Z-0510-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0510-2018 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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