A steris service technician arrived onsite to inspect the armboard, bariatric extension, and 3085 surgical table.The technician found both accessories to be operating according to specification; no repairs were required.While onsite, the technician learned that facility personnel did not tighten the clamp to secure the bariatric extension to the surgical table as stated in the operator manual.The reported event is attributed to user error.The bariatric extension operator manual (1-1) states, "warning - personal injury and/or equipment damage hazard: to prevent patient and/or user injury and/or equipment damage, assure bariatric table extensions attaching clamps fully contact table side rails and are securely tightened in place.Test locking to ensure no extension movement when listed or pushed." the operator manual (2-3) further states, "4.Tighten extension side rail clamp by rotating clamp locking handle clockwise." the technician counseled facility personnel on the proper use and operation of the bariatric extensions.No additional issues have been reported.
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