MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC. CLINITEK STATUS+

Catalog Number 10379675

Device Problem Smoking (1585)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens has requested the instrument be returned for investigation.The customer has been supplied with a replacement instrument.The cause of this event is unknown.

Event Description

The customer reported that their clinitek status+ instrument produced smoke and a burnt smell.They stated that there were no sparks or visible flames.The instrument was immediately unplugged and removed from service.There is no report of injury due to this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Siemens has shown due diligence in requesting the return of the analyzer for investigation.However, the customer has not responded to any requests.Therefore, no investigation can be performed.

• Brand Name: CLINITEK STATUS+
• Type of Device: CLINITEK STATUS+
• Manufacturer (Section D): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS INC.; 511 benedict avenue; tarrytown NY 10591
• Manufacturer (Section G): SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS MANUFACTURING LTD.; northern road; chilton industrial estate; sudbury, suffolk CO10 2XQ; UK CO10 2XQ
• Manufacturer Contact: felix akinrinola ; 2 edgewater drive; norwood, MA 02062
• MDR Report Key: 18463354
• MDR Text Key: 332270323
• Report Number: 3002637618-2024-00111
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JIL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00630414574639
• UDI-Public: 00630414574639
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K091216
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 10379675
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1