It has been reported to philips that while moving the table down to position the patient, the user's foot became stuck between the table cover and the floor.The user sustained a crush injury of the left forefoot.The user received first aid treatment (x-ray, ointment bandage and immobilization).Philips has started an investigation for this complaint.
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Addtl narrative: philips has investigated the complaint.According to the additional information collected, the user did not sustain a serious injury on the forefoot.The occupational physician advised forefoot immobilization with a forefoot relief shoe.The user has returned to work and currently is wearing normal shoes.A philips engineer inspected the system onsite and performed system tests.The system worked as per specification; no malfunction was identified.Philips evaluates this complaint as not reportable as no serious incident occurred and a serious injury is not likely to occur.Philips confirmed that there was no product malfunction and the device worked as specified.As per the instructions for use ¿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.¿ corrected data: adverse event/product problem has been updated to product problem as per the additional information collected, the user did not sustain a serious injury on the forefoot.Codes were updated as per the investigation outcome.
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