STERIS SYSTEM 1E
Report
- Report Number
- 3000251274-2012-00246
- Date Received
- November 20, 2012
- Date of Event
- October 22, 2012
- Report Date
- November 20, 2012
- Manufacturer
- STERIS CORPORATION - HOPKINS
- Product Code
- MED
- PMA / PMN Number
- K090036
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
STERIS IDENTIFIED THROUGH A PRODUCTION/POST PRODUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW THAT PROPERTY DAMAGE CAN OCCUR IF A SYSTEM 1E HOSE DISCONNECTS, RESULTING IN WATER LEAKAGE WHEN THE UNIT IS LEFT ON AND UNATTENDED AT NIGHT AND/OR WEEKENDS. STERIS HAS RECEIVED NO REPORTS OF INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DISCONNECTION OF A SYSTEM 1E WATER HOSE. THE STERIS SERVICE TECHNICIAN HAS INSTALLED NEW HOSES AND CONNECTIONS ON THIS SYSTEM 1E PROCESSOR (FIELD CORRECTION #3000251274-7/10/2012-001-C). THE TECHNICIAN TESTED THE UNIT, INCLUDING RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC AND PROCESSING CYCLE AND CONFIRMED THE UNIT WAS OPERATIONAL.
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT A HOSE SEPARATED FROM THE SYSTEM 1E PROCESSOR, CAUSING WATER TO COME OUT INTO TWO OPERATING ROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, HALLWAY, UTILITY ROOMS, ELECTRICAL CLOSET, AND STORAGE ROOM. NO REPORT OF INJURY OR PROCEDURAL DELAY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STERIS SYSTEM 1E | LIQUID CHEMICAL STERILANT PROCESSING SYSTEM | MED | STERIS CORPORATION - HOPKINS |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |