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Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc., Dimension Vista Intelligent Laboratory System with Alpha Pinnacle 10kVA UPS Extern

FDA device recall Z-2423-2010 · posted 2010-09-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Inc.
Reason for recall
Defective batteries used in the Alpha Pinnacle P10 UPS External Battery Pack may overheat and cause a strong sulfuric odor to be released and a corrosive sulfuric acid solution leak to occur.
Action taken
Siemens issued an Urgent Field Safety Notice in May 2010 to customers with information on what to do if the battery leaks, overheats, or vents an odor. Firm also issued a Support Bulletin to field service personnel to inspect and replace affected units.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
JJE
Quantity affected
228 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Switzerland.
Date initiated
2010-05-05
Date posted
2010-09-15
Date terminated
2010-10-25
Location
Newark, DE

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