Philips DigitalDiagnost Upgrades Recalled Due to Footplate Safety Hazard
Philips is recalling DigitalDiagnost Upgrades because a defective hook allows the footplate to fall or swing, posing a risk of injury to patients or operators.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Philips Medical Systems Gmbh, DMC is recalling DigitalDiagnost Upgrades (Stitching Patient Support) 712083. The recall affects units distributed in the US and internationally to 66 countries.
The recall is due to a defect where the hook does not securely hold the footplate in the vertical position. As a result, the footplate can fall or swing down, which may injure an operator or patient.
Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Philips for instructions on repair or replacement. Specific serial numbers for the affected units are listed in the official recall documentation.
The recalled product
- Product
- DigitalDiagnost Upgrades (Stitching Patient Support) 712083
- Manufacturer
- Philips Medical Systems Gmbh, DMC
- Category
- Medical Device — Patient Support
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 28 recalled by Philips Medical Systems Gmbh, DMC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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