Initial: it has been reported to philips that during a planned non-emergency procedure, the user's finger got caught between the table and the lead protection shield.Hereby the user broke his/her finger.Philips has started an investigation for this complaint.Follow up: philips has investigated this complaint.Based on photos of the situation provided to philips, the injury was caused when the technician placed his hand between the radiation shield and the tabletop and simultaneously moved the table.According to the instructions for use (4522 203 17232 chapter 3.6), during execution of both manual and motorized movements of the stand(s) or the table, the operator is responsible for the safety of patient, staff and equipment.The operator must avoid collisions in order to prevent serious injury to patient and staff or damage to the equipment.No malfunction of the system could be identified.
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