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MobileDiagnost wDR, REL. 2
- Starting date:
- December 29, 2016
- Posting date:
- January 18, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-61840
Reason
When the operator connects the unit to the mains using a non-hospital-grade mains outlet, the protective earth connection may not be effective and an electrical defect inside the unit could cause a dangerous voltage to be present on the housing. The operator may not be aware of such danger, when the "Hospital grade mains connector required" warning label is missing, which must be present in Canada according to local electrical codes.
Affected products
MobileDiagnost wDR, REL. 2
Lot or serial number
MobileDiagnost wDR, Rel. 2
in Canada
Model or catalog number
9890 010 8952X
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Philips Medical Systems Dmc Gmbh
Rontgenstrabe 24
Hamburg
22335
GERMANY