| Model Number |
ADVIA 120 WITH AUTOSAMPLER |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Smoking (1585)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/29/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer contacted a siemens customer care center (ccc).A siemens customer service engineer (cse) was dispatched to the customer site.The cse determined that the advia 120 hematology system's uninterruptible power supply (ups) had failed internally and was smoking.The cse unplugged the ups from the wall and from the analyzer and replaced it with a new ups.The cause of the ups failure was due to the multiple power surges in the lab.The system is performing according to specifications.No further evaluation of this device is required.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer observed smoke and an electrical burning smell coming from the back of their advia 120 hematology system by the outlet plug after having several power surges in their lab.No flames were observed and there are no reports of delays in patient testing.There are no reports of adverse health consequences due to this event.
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