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Baxter received a report that allen advance table us had brakes not holding.There was no patient/user injury, medical intervention, symptom, or adverse event reported.
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The intended users of the allen® advance table (table) are healthcare employees who have been trained to use the product, and who have the physical strength and cognitive skills to operate and control the product.Follow facility safety protocols if an intended user does not have the physical strength or cognitive skills to operate and control the product safely.The table is intended to be used in an operating room environment to support and position patients during surgical procedures.Several types of specialty tops can be attached to the table to permit surgical access and 360° radiolucency for various types of surgical operations.The patient can be secured into various operable positions from the supine, prone, or lateral position.Electronic controls on the table pendant permit the adjustment of table height, angle, tilt, and auxiliary function for the lateral top.The table contains electronic locking casters that permit the table to be moved and locked into position by use of an electronic control on the table pendant.Upon inspection, baxter field service technician determined that the linkage rod was out of adjustment.A repair was completed to the linkage rod; the linkage was adjusted and tighten.Based on this information, no further actions are required at this time.Although there was no reported injury with this event, if the report of a movement on the brakes during surgical procedure were to recur, it could potentially cause serious injury or death.Therefore, baxter is reporting this event.
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