SPORVIEW SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR
Report
- Report Number
- 1319130-2022-00004
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 19, 2022
- Report Date
- August 19, 2022
- Manufacturer
- SPSMEDICAL SUPPLY CORP. A DIV. OF CROSSTEX INTL.
- Product Code
- FRC
- UDI-DI
- 10732224721238
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
CROSSTEX HAS CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPORTED EVENT; HOWEVER, TO DATE WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE BI MEDIA IS TRYPITICASE SOY BROTH (TSB) AND IS NON-TOXIC. THE SPORVIEW SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE STATES, "CAUTION: AFTER PROCESSING THE BI IS HOT AND UNDER PRESSURE. ALWAYS ALLOW TO COOL FOR TEN (10) MINUTES BEFORE CRUSHING. ACTIVATE THE PROCESSED BI WITHIN 8 HOURS AFTER PROCESSING BY GENTLY CRUSHING THE INNER GLASS MEDIA TUBE USING A VIAL CRUSHER." A COMPLAINT REVIEW INDICATES THIS TO BE AN ISOLATED EVENT. NO ADDITIONAL ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED INHALATION/IRRITATION AND BECAME UNCONSCIOUS AFTER BREAKING A SPORVIEW SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR. THE USER FACILITY DID NOT DISCLOSE IF MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OR ADMINISTERED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995289 | SPORVIEW SELF-CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR | BIOLOGICAL INIDICATOR | FRC | SPSMEDICAL SUPPLY CORP. A DIV. OF CROSSTEX INTL. | SCS-106 | 10732224721238 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |