It was reported that the staff was allegedly injured as a result of the equipment boom not articulating up/down.After further investigation, it was reported that the user attempted to manually reposition the boom vertically, allegedly resulting in two pulled muscles.Additional information on the reported pulled muscles was requested and not yet received.The customer removed the boom from service.A stryker field service technician went onsite to replace the motor and return the unit to full use.The stryker flexis operating manual (p13742 rev.R) outlines in section 9.1.2 adjusting vertical position ¿ ¿to adjust the height of an articulating boom, press and hold the up button to raise the flexis system, press the down button to lower it, and release the button to stop movement.¿ attempting to move the boom without the buttons functioning would be considered use error.There was no reported patient involvement.
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