Ge healthcare's investigation into the reported occurrence is still ongoing.A follow-up report will be issued when the investigation has been completed.The system had the original batteries from the installation on 08/31/2012.Per the avance technical reference manual: "although replacement of the backup batteries is recommended at the end of 4 years, batteries that pass the capacity test can be considered viable for battery backup of the system for up to 6 years at the discretion of the hospital." device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun.
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