FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

STERRAD 100S STERILIZER

MDR report key: 1082515 · Received July 24, 2008

Report

Report Number
2084725-2008-00396
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 24, 2008
Date of Event
July 1, 2008
Report Date
July 1, 2008
Manufacturer
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS
Product Code
MLR
PMA / PMN Number
K991999
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
VA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(OTHER, SKIN CONTACT).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED AN EMPLOYEE WHO EXPERIENCED HYDROGEN PEROXIDE CONTACT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HER PALM. THE EMPLOYEE WHO HANDLING A LOAD FROM A CANCELLED CYCLE WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. THE EMPLOYEE REPORTED THAT THE CONTACT SITE TURNED WHITE AND FELT TINGLY. THE EMPLOYEE RINSED THE CONTACT AREA WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION OR REQUIRE TREATMENT. THE USER'S GUIDE WAS REVIEWED WITH THE CUSTOMER TO INSTRUCT HER TO WEAR APPROPRIATE PPE WHEN HANDLING ITEMS FROM A CANCELLED CYCLE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 STERRAD 100S STERILIZER STERRAD EQUIPMENT (MLR) MLR ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS NA NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 56 YR