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MalfunctionJIL

CLINITEK STATUS+

Received May 5, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 6, 2026

Report 3002637618-2026-00053 · MDR key 25076728

Device

Generic name

Clinitek Status+

Catalog number

10379680

Product problems

  • Smoking

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE STATUS+ DEVICE PRODUCED A SMOKING SMELL. VISIBLE SMOKE WAS OBSERVED. THERE IS NO REPORT OF INJURY DUE TO THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SIEMENS HAS SHOWN DUE DILIGENCE IN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE THE CUSTOMER RETURN THE INSTRUMENT FOR INVESTIGATION. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER WAS UNABLE TO RETURN THE PRODUCT FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. WITHOUT THE INSTRUMENT, NO INVESTIGATION CAN BE PERFORMED. THE CAUSE OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN.