The customer heard an abnormal sound, smelled a burning odor and observed smoke coming from the acelerator aps system input/output module (aps iom) pc.The aps line was stopped.The customer was able to continue their workflow by loading the samples directly into the instruments.There was no impact to patient management, user safety, or facility damage reported.
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The field service representative (fsr) inspected the aps input/output module (iom) and determined the iom power supply as the likely cause of the incident.However, no evidence of burning or charring on the iom power supply was observed.The fsr replaced the part which resolved the issue.A review of tracking and trending did not identify any adverse trend with regards to the current issue.The current ticket is the sole complaint for the reported issue.The device history records were reviewed, and no non-conformances or potential non-conformances were identified for the iom power supply.Labeling was reviewed and found to be adequate.Further investigation was indicated by the manufacturer, inpeco.The investigation concluded that the automation system was installed in 2009 and the incident was likely the result of normal wear of old hardware (hw) components.No potential safety risks were identified.A review of the risk reduction for safety hazards memo indicates abbott diagnostic equipment and accessories are certified to the appropriate safety standards and the operator is protected against the spread of fire from the equipment.Based on the investigation, no systemic issue or deficiency of the aps input/output module serial number (b)(6) or the iom power supply was identified.
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