STERRAD 100S STERILIZATION SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 2084725-2008-00182
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 22, 2008
- Date of Event
- April 22, 2008
- Report Date
- April 22, 2008
- Manufacturer
- ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS
- Product Code
- MLR
- PMA / PMN Number
- K991999
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AZ, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, THE FSE WENT TO THE FACILITY. THE FSE FOUND STABILIZER BUILD UP ON THE VAPORIZER ASSEMBLY. THE FSE INSTRUCTED THE CUSTOMER TO CLEAN THE VAPORIZER ASSEMBLY WITH WATER PERIODICALLY. A NEW VAPORIZER PLATE WAS INSTALLED AND LOOKED "NORMAL". ALL PARAMETERS FOUND TO BE WITHIN SPECIFICATIONS.
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AN EMPLOYEE WITH HYDROGEN PEROXIDE CONTACT WHEN REMOVING A WET LOAD FROM THE UNIT. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE VAPORIZER PLATE WAS IN PLACE, BUT WAS COVERED IN RESIDUE. THE EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF SKIN DISCOLORATION AND TINGLING AT THE CONTACT SITE. THE EMPLOYEE RINSED THE CONTACT AREA UNDER WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND REPORTED TO THE ER WHERE SHE WAS SEEN AND DISCHARGED WITHOUT FURTHER FOLLOW-UP, NO TREATMENT REPORTED. THE ASP FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (FSE) WENT TO THE FACILITY TO ASSESS THE UNIT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STERRAD 100S STERILIZATION SYSTEM | STERILIZER | MLR | ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS | 10101 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNK |