FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

STERRAD 100S STERILIZER

MDR report key: 629388 · Received August 24, 2005

Report

Report Number
2084725-2005-00353
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 24, 2005
Date of Event
February 7, 2005
Report Date
February 7, 2005
Manufacturer
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS
Product Code
MLR
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A HEALTHCARE WORKER EXPERIENCED STINGING WITH WHITENING OF THE SKIN ON HER LEFT THUMB AS SHE REMOVED A BI POUCH FROM A LOAD AFTER A COMPLETED CYCLE. SHE RINSED THE CONTACT SITE UNDER COLD WATER AND HER SYMPTOMS RESOLVED WITHIN 2 HOURS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. THE VAPORIZER PLATE WAS IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 STERRAD 100S STERILIZER STERILIZER MLR ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS 10101 NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 50 YR