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CYBEX ISOKINETIC EXERCISE MACHINE

Received Jul 28, 1995

Report 26341 · MDR key 26341

Device

Generic name

Exercise Machine

Manufacturer

Cybex

Model number

350 - CYBEX

Patient

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

OPERATOR OF DEVICE WAS PREPARING A PT TO UTILIZE CO'S ISOKINETIC EXERCISE MACHINE IN PHYSICIAL THERAPY. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE KEYBOARD TO PROGRAM TREATMENT, SHE SUSTAINED AND INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK, WHICH CAUSED A BURN TO THE EMPLOYEES RIGHT FOREARM TISSUE.