The cause of the malfunction has been identified as an end-of-life problem.At the time of the event, the washer had run 61,999 washing cycles, exceeding the manufacturer-defined life cycle of the device by 24%.
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In the central cleaning and sterilization department located on the second floor of a medical center, a pipe broke underneath the washer.Water leaked onto the floor and down into the first floor lobby.No adverse event occurred due to the malfunction, but if it were to recur hospital personnel could potentially slip, fall and be injured.
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