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![]() ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, this unit was under a service contract with GE. If the failure, which hasn't been detailed, was a normal part of GE's PM, then maybe it could have been prevented. But if this is due to failure of a part or assembly that isn't in the GE PM list, then No, it wouldn't have been preventable.
![]() ![]() ![]() I agree. If the failed item was part of the PM procedure, the incident would have been avoidable. But that would lay blame on the service engineers both in house and OEM. They have added an inspection which indicates it is not routinely inspected.
![]() ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, the only recent recall for this type of system by GE listed in the FDA database is from April 10th of this year (Recall number Z-1078-2013). Maybe they haven't gotten it listed yet?
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Ralph Frizzle
Preventative Maintenance Inspection
July 11, 2013 04:26
The question has to be asked: Could this have been prevented if the equipment had a qualified engineer perform the manufactures suggested equipment maintenance and safety inspection schedule?
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