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MalfunctionOUL

S1000 THERMAL CYCLER CHASSIS

Received Jul 18, 2016 · Event occurred May 3, 2016

Report MW5063496 · MDR key 5802609

Device

Generic name

Thermal Cycler

Manufacturer

Bio-rad

Model number

S1000

Product problems

  • Device Emits Odor
  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected
  • Noise, Audible

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2016, BLOOD CENTER OF WISCONSIN LAB STAFF REPORTS, INSTRUMENT MADE A POPPING SOUND, BURNING SMELL THEN WENT DEAD. UNIT SERIAL NUMBER (B)(4). UNIT RETURNED TO BIO-RAD FOR REPAIR.