FDA Adverse Event Summary report: N

STERIS SYSTEM 1E

MDR report key: 2880189 · Received December 19, 2012

Report

Report Number
3000251274-2012-00269
Date Received
December 19, 2012
Date of Event
December 4, 2012
Report Date
December 19, 2012
Manufacturer
STERIS CORPORATION - HOPKINS
Product Code
MED
PMA / PMN Number
K090036
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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 THE SYSTEM 1E PROCESSOR ((B)(4)). THE TECHNICIAN TESTED THE UNIT, INCLUDING RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC AND PROCESSING CYCLE AND CONFIRMED THE UNIT WAS OPERATIONAL.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT A HOSE SEPARATED FROM THE SYSTEM 1E CAUSING WATER TO SPILL OUT ONTO THE FLOOR. HOSPITAL PERSONNEL WERE PRESENT IN THE ROOM AND TURNED OFF THE WATER SUPPLY WHICH STOPPED THE LEAK. NO PROCEDURAL DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS REPORTED. NO INJURY TO HOSPITAL STAFF OR PATIENTS 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