Important Safety Alerts

Philips has issued a medical device safety alert concerning its MobileDiagnost wDR.

According to the manufacturer, if excessive liquid is used or if liquid is sprayed directly on the system, it is possible for liquid to enter the edges of the handgrip buttons and cause metal corrosion or an electrical short circuit to the overlay connector. Investigation by the manufacturer concluded that this issue is related to use of excessive use of disinfectant cleaning solutions. It also reported that there is no safety risk to patients or users associated with this issue.

The manufacturer request users to take the following actions at this time:

• If unintended motion occurs
  • Press Emergency Stop button to prevent further movement.
  • Allow unit to dry. Once dry, system will move as intended.
  • If problem persists, please contact your local manufacturer representative.
• During Cleaning:
  • Do not use wet wipes, liquids, and do not spray disinfectants directly on the buttons, since this may cause electrical short circuits or metal corrosion.
• Follow the cleaning instructions provided in the Maintenance, Cleaning and Disposal section of the instructions for use (IFU).

According to the local supplier the affected products are distributed in Hong Kong.

If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.

Posted on 26 Nov 2021