It was determined that this incident was user induced, as the user was not driving the device safely.The user was attempting to maneuver the device through a doorway, while holding the door open with their foot.Not considering the space needed for the device to fit through the door, the users ankle got caught, resulting in injury.To help mitigate this issue, the site has been advised to not put the operator between an immovable object and the system during transport.The device should also be driven with two hands on the drive bar.The site was also offered additional clinical training for appropriate techniques to follow while driving the device.
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It was reported that the technologist was attempting to maneuver the device through a doorway, when her leg became trapped between the device and the door.The collision caused her to fall to the ground.Upon evaluation, it was determined that the technician had fractured her ankle.
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