It was reported to siemens medical solutions usa inc., on may 9, 2023, that during the rest portion of a cardiac scan performed on (b)(6) 2021, a patient neglected to follow the user-provided safety briefing/instructions and moved their leg out of the scanning area.The device performed as expected and stopped motion upon contact.The treadmill exercise and stress portion of the scan were then completed.On (b)(6) 2023, this patient subsequently reported a serious injury to their knee.Siemens medical solutions usa inc.Is unable to substantiate or confirm the sequence of events as the alleged incident occurred on (b)(6) 2021 and was not reported to the manufacturer until 2023.Based on device design and technical device information, the device is highly unlikely to have caused or contributed to the reported injury.The described scan, workflow, and sequence of events also make it highly unlikely that the device caused or contributed to a serious injury event.A radiological assessment cannot be conducted by the manufacturer.There are no product defects or failures.There are no labeling defects.There were no other injuries to any other persons reported.
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