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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GETINGE DISINFECTION AB 46-SERIES; DISINFECTOR, MEDICAL DEVICES

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GETINGE DISINFECTION AB 46-SERIES; DISINFECTOR, MEDICAL DEVICES Back to Search Results
Model Number 46-5T
Device Problem Unintended Electrical Shock (4018)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 03/02/2023
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
On (b)(6) 2023 getinge became aware of an issue with the 46-series washer disinfector.As it was stated, there was a water leak from the machine and the operator felt small electrical shock from the soiled side panel in standby condition.The unit was checked with the hospital electrical team.The machine was found to be used with the proper ground.The device was tested with the disinfection cycle and was working fine - no issue was observed.Moreover, it was established that the water leak was caused due to loading trolley alignment issue.It was stated that the event did not lead to any injury, however we decided to report this case based on the potential for a serious injury if the situation was to reoccur.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided following the conlusion of the investigation.Device not returned to the manufacturer.
 
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Brand Name
46-SERIES
Type of Device
DISINFECTOR, MEDICAL DEVICES
Manufacturer (Section D)
GETINGE DISINFECTION AB
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Manufacturer (Section G)
GETINGE DISINFECTION AB
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Manufacturer Contact
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MDR Report Key16500727
MDR Text Key311360666
Report Number9616031-2023-00009
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code MEC
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeIN
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
Report Date 03/08/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Model Number46-5T
Device Catalogue NumberUNKNOWN
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 03/02/2023
Initial Date FDA Received03/08/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? No
Date Device Manufactured08/15/2013
Is the Device Single Use? No
Type of Device Usage Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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