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Section h6 g07002 - support arm.The investigation of the reported issue showed that the swivel joint of the extension arm of the upper radiation protection shield was damaged, causing the support arm to bend toward the floor.According to the system expert, the reported collision between the c-arm and the support arm likely occurred during a user-controlled system movement.Such collision can occur if the user does not check for possible obstacles before releasing system movements.The operator manual provides adequate instructions regarding system movement and how operators can avoid collisions, see chapter 7.1 ¿safety instructions ¿ system movements.Risk of collision, risk of injury to patient or operator, risk of damage to unit parts.¿ it is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that unit movements are released only if it is certain that neither the operator, the patient, third parties nor other pieces of equipment can be endangered by these movements.Always pay attention to possible collisions during unit movements.Make sure that nobody is standing inside the danger area.Remove any objects or accessories from collision area, e.G.Injector or infusion stand.The damaged support arm was replaced by siemens local service.The occurrence rate of the identified cause has been checked, and no error accumulation has been identified.The occurrence rate is below the defined threshold.
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