The distributor, idexx, reporting on behalf of an end user customer in the united states reported that during use the rt12 rotor broke apart in the statspin ssvt-1 centrifuge.The customer stated that they heard a sound like the motor got caught, and then popping or shattering sounds from the ssvt-1 centrifuge during operation.The customer also noted they smelled a burning smell when they opened the lid of the centrifuge.The customer indicated the rt12 rotor had failed.The customer did not report any smoke, flames or sparks or call the fire department, and did not report that any debris escaped from the centrifuge.It is not known whether the shield was in use.There were no reports of injury, direct exposure or medical attention required.There were no reports that patient samples were affected.
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