Philips recalls Precedence 16 Model 882350 imaging systems due to risk of collimator dropping during exchange, potentially causing injury to healthcare professionals.
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 recalls Precedence 16 imaging systems (model 882350) because during collimator exchanges, the collimator may drop to the floor, posing a risk of injury to healthcare workers. This hazard affects only trained medical professionals using the equipment.
During collimator exchanges, the collimator cart and detectors may misalign, causing the collimator to drop to the floor. It may slide partially or fully to the floor while still being supported by the cart, creating a risk of injury if it falls unexpectedly.
Healthcare professionals who use the Precedence 16 imaging system for medical imaging are most at risk. The recall applies only to trained medical staff operating the equipment.
Check for the model number 882350 on the Precedence 16 imaging system. The product was sold with serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including KP05100002 and other specific codes.
If you use the Precedence 16 imaging system for medical imaging, verify if your model matches the recalled units by checking the model number and serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recall is due to a risk that the collimator may drop during exchange, potentially causing injury to healthcare professionals.
Only trained healthcare professionals using the Precedence 16 imaging system for medical imaging are affected by this recall.
Check for the model number 882350 and serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including KP05100002 and other specific codes.
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Subject: Recall Z-0514-2018 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-0514-2018 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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