STERIS SYSTEM 1E
Report
- Report Number
- 3000251274-2012-00259
- Date Received
- December 6, 2012
- Date of Event
- November 11, 2012
- Report Date
- December 6, 2012
- Manufacturer
- STERIS CORPORATION - HOPKINS
- Product Code
- MED
- PMA / PMN Number
- K090036
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NJ, 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 THEIR SYSTEM 1E WAS "HEAVILY" LEAKING WATER CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE. NO INJURIES OR PROCEDURAL DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS REPORTED.
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 |