AB Sciex, LLC is recalling 65 mass spectrometers, including API3200MD, 4500MD, and Citrine models, because a rare combination of solvent leaks and electrical discharges can cause a flame to erupt from the probe. This defect can also cause the electrode assembly to be forcefully ejected from the device. If left unattended, these flames could cause property damage or serious health risks, while the equipment failure leads to significant delays in patient diagnostic results.
A leak of highly flammable solvent near the ion source probe can ignite during an electrical discharge, creating an active fire on top of the probe and potentially shooting internal metal components out of the machine.
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