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SEPIC converter with TPS61175 malfunction because of ESD

After a single ESD surge the converter stops running. No more output voltage is available although the input voltage is stable and the enable input is active. The converter will not restart by itself but it remains in this exceptional state. Only if the enable input is set low and then high again, the converter continues running.

What is the reason of this exceptional state and how can it be prevented?