| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2014-RN-00125-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
MRI-Stretcher non-magnetic
Article Number: 7437549
Serial Numbers: 2010613130802001.001 and below |
| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
5/02/2014 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
When moving the stretcher over barriers on the ground, the structure of the frame may deteriorate and finally break which could result in patient injury. |
| Recall Action |
Recall for Product Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Siemens Healthcare are advising users to cease use of the affected stretchers until it has been reinforced. Siemens Healthcare will be contacting all users to arrange suitable time to install an improvement kit to reinforce the structure of the stretcher. |
| Contact Information |
1800 310 300 - Siemens Technical Support Centre |