Table tilted uncommanded into c- arm of system causing damage to the internal workings of the table.
The patient was on the table when this occurred, but was unhurt.
It was reported by the customer that the table began tilting with the patient on the table without operation intervention.
They were able to get the patient off the table without injury.
However, the table continued to tilt into the c-arm causing irreparable damage to the table.
A replacement table has been ordered.
Please note that prior to the table tilting, a nurse pierced a heparin bag that was to be hung on the iv pole on the left side of the table.
The bag ruptured saturating the tilt console and the foot of the table top with the heparin.
The areas were cleaned, but soon after the event (table tilt) occurred.
The table, table control powerboard and connecting cable are being returned to the manufacturer for investigation.
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