Siemens has completed an investigation of the reported event.Assessment does not indicate a system failure or malfunction and no non-conformity was identified.Information was received that a cleaning staff member received an electric shock while cleaning under the patient table.After a thorough investigation, an electric shock in the actual sense (mains voltage) was largely ruled out when the system was inspected and tested on site.Any leakage current or malfunction was not detected, and the system works as specified.According to the system specialists, a static discharge is much more likely.This is confirmed by the fact that the person concerned was medically examined and found fit for work.However, even if we assume that no electric shock in the conventional sense occurred, it should be noted, that the system was cleaned under voltage.This is prohibited for both the artis system and the sensis system, especially since liquids penetrating electrical systems entail a certain potential of danger.Corresponding descriptions can be found in the instruction for use (ifu) of the respective system.A possible general error which would require corrective action of the installed base could not be identified by the investigation.After detailed investigation, the incident is not classified as a reportable event as neither serious injury, death nor an unexpected, prolonged hospitalization of the patient or any other person occurred or could be expected.
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