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Alerta De Seguridad para uninterruptable power supply batteries used with philips ct and molecular imaging systems

Según Department of Health, este evento ( alerta de seguridad ) involucró a un dispositivo médico en Hong Kong que fue producido por Philips Healthcare.

¿Qué es esto?

Las alertas proporcionan información importante y recomendaciones sobre los productos. Aunque se haya emitido una alerta, esto no significa necesariamente que el producto se considera peligroso. Las alertas de seguridad, dirigidas a trabajadores de la salud y a usuarios, pueden incluir retiro de equipos. Pueden ser escritas por los fabricantes, pero también por funcionarios del área de salud.

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  • Tipo de evento
    Safety alert
  • Fecha
    2015-03-24
  • Fecha de publicación del evento
    2015-03-24
  • País del evento
    Hong Kong
  • Fuente del evento
    DH
  • URL de la fuente del evento
    https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20150324.html
  • Notas / Alertas
    Hong Kong data is current through September 2018. All of the data comes from the Department of Health (Hong Kong), except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of data from the U.S. and Hong Kong.
  • Notas adicionales en la data
    Medical Device Safety Alert
  • Causa
    Medical device safety alert: uninterruptable power supply (ups) batteries used with philips ct and molecular imaging systems medical device manufacturer, philips healthcare, has issued a field safety notice concerning uninterruptable power supply (ups) batteries used with philips computed tomography and molecular imaging systems. the manufacturer has become aware of ups device failures that resulted in leaking of electrolyte (sulfuric acid), overheating and/or emission of fumes. analysis has identified that these failures are most likely due to batteries within the ups devices being held in service beyond their usable service life – typically three to five years. hazards involved as a result of ups devices failing include chemical burn, thermal burn and eye, nose and/or throat irritation. the manufacturer advises users to review the accompanying material and implement a ups maintenance programme at their facility as recommended by the manufacturer of their ups. to ensure continued safe and reliable performance from these devices, periodic maintenance is required - including possible battery replacement. the manufacturer has provided a ups information flyer outlining maintenance needs and a suggested maintenance strategy. according to philips healthcare, the concerned ups batteries are distributed in hong kong. if you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions. posted on 24 march 2015.

Device

uninterruptable power supply batteries used with philips ct and molecular imaging systems
  • Modelo / Serial
  • Descripción del producto
    Medical Device Safety Alert: Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Batteries used with Philips CT and Molecular Imaging Systems
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Healthcare

Manufacturer

Philips Healthcare
  • Empresa matriz del fabricante (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    DH