It has been reported to philips that after finishing a cardiac arrhythmia procedure, while the patient was being transferred, the patient fell to the floor.Patient suffered bruising and hematoma, and was hospitalized for observation.Philips has started an investigation for this complaint.
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Follow up: philips has investigated this complaint.Philips collected additional information.According to it, the table pivoted at the start of the procedure while transferring the patient from the bed to the table.As a result, the patient fell on the floor.Philips has confirmed that the patient suffered bruising and hematoma.A ct scan was performed and no other complications were observed.The philips ad7 table is designed to stay in place by means of a pivot brake, but also move when sufficient force is applied, so as not to injure hospital staff trying to move the table.Philips has inspected the site during planned maintenance in october 2020, prior to this incident.It was identified that the friction force of the pivot brake was not within specification.Philips informed the customer that a follow-up maintenance was required to resolve the problem.The customer accepted and continued using the system.After the occurrence of the reported incident (b)(6) 2020) the follow-up maintenance took place (b)(6), 2020).The pivot friction pad was cleaned and adjusted towards the upper limit of the specification.Additionally, the pivot brake was replaced proactively.The system was tested and returned to use in good working order with no reoccurrence of the issue.No similar complaints have been identified.
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