XE7AB

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Short circuit of device

Description

Problems due to an unintentionally low-resistance connection between two points in an electric circuit, resulting in either excessive current flow that often causes damage or in a new shorter circuit that draws current away from the original pathways and components.

Index terms

  • Short circuit of device

Sibling codes

  • XE0KB – Power source problem identified in device
  • XE1TX – Insulation problem with device identified
  • XE1YA – Electrical or electronic component problem with device identified
  • XE2V6 – Current leakage problem of device identified
  • XE4PP – Open circuit in device
  • XE53K – Hardware timing problem with device identified
  • XE546 – Impedance problem with device identified
  • XE8KR – Signal loss of device

Foundation entity

Short circuit of device – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1197254523

Part of: XE4CB: Electrical problem with device identified › X: Extension Codes