A getinge-maquet field service engineer has investigated the affected table and has not found any damage or malfunction.Further information concerning this incident was requested from the clinic, but not provided.We assume that the following has happened.The tables' downward movement was blocked by an obstacle, e.G.An instrument table.When the table or a part of it was moved downwards, the tables base was lifted of the floor.Once the obstacle broke or slipped out, the tables base was lowered back on the floor and crushed the doctors foot.In the instructions for use (ifu) it is stated the user has to pay attention and avoid collisions when operating the table.In chapter 2 of the ifu possible hazards are stated: "warning! risk of injury! when adjusting and moving the or table, the table top or the accessories, collisions may occur with the patient, between the individual products or parts pointing downwards.During the adjustment procedures, always pay attention to the or table and accessories and avoid collisions.Ensure that tubes, cables and drapes are not trapped.".Getinge-maquet gmbh provides product failure investigation, analysis and resolution for the device described in this report.
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