FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

STERRAD 100S STERILIZER

MDR report key: 707814 · Received August 19, 2005

Report

Report Number
2084725-2005-00298
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 19, 2005
Date of Event
January 27, 2005
Report Date
February 1, 2005
Manufacturer
ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS
Product Code
MLR
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
IL, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

HEALTHCARE WORKER EXPERIENCED BURNING AND WHITENING OF THE SKIN ON THE LEFT THUMB AFTER REMOVING A BI TEST KIT FROM A COMPLETED CYCLE. HE RAN WATER OVER THE CONTACT SITE AND THE SYMPTOMS RESOLVED IN 3-4 HOURS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT SOUGHT. THE VAPORIZER PLATE WAS IN PLACE.

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 58 YR