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Corrective action of x-ray systems from Philips

Product group Ultrasonics
Reference 00984/06

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. informs about a corrective action concerning the MultiDiagnost MD 3 and MD 4 x-ray systems. Due to a possible short cut within the connecting cable of the Table Operation Console an unwanted movement can be caused (MD 3 only) and the collision protection on the x-ray tube and the Image Intensifier as well as the emergency button can be disabled (MD 3 and MD 4). Up to the modification a Safety Notification advises the customers how to minimize the risk of accidental patient squeezing.

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