MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDIVATORS, INC. RAPICIDE PA HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTANT AND STERILANT

Model Number ML02-0117

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problems Chemical Exposure (2570); Unspecified Eye / Vision Problem (4471)

Event Date 11/30/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Lot information was not provided and the disinfectant subject of the event was not returned for evaluation.The specific details regarding user symptoms and duration of symptoms was not reported.It was confirmed that ppe was worn at the time of the event.The employees responding to the reported event indicated that proper ventilation was not available in the storage space where the event took place.Improper ventilation likely contributed to the reported exposure symptoms.Rapicide pa high level disinfectant is produced with a ventilated cap and requires adequate ventilation during storage and usage of the chemistry.The following language related to storage and ambient ventilation requirements can be found in the rapicide pa high level disinfectant ifu (50097-372, rev h): "keep in a dry place and store at room temperature away from heating sources.See safety data sheet for additional safety information." additionally from the rapicide pa high level disinfectant sds (50095-116, rev a) provides the following additional storage information: "handle and open container with care.Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.Keep container tightly closed.Keep container in original container in a cool, well-ventilated place.Store away from other materials.In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator." the sds was provided to the user facility which includes first-aid measures and spill clean-up processes indicated for rapicide pa high level disinfectant.No additional reports of adverse event or harm were received.Medivators will continue to monitor for similar events to ensure the product continues to perform as expected.

Event Description

The user facility reported that rapicide pa high-level disinfectant, part a and b, were spilled into the facility storage area.Two (2) employees responded to the chemical spill and were reported to be exposed to the disinfectant.The first employee reported inhalation exposure and eye irritation.No symptoms were reported for the second employee but they did report a "strong vinegar smell" from the disinfectant spill.The employees were reported to be wearing ppe.Medivators was notified of the reported event through a chemtrec report.Details regarding the user symptoms, if medical treatment was sought or administered for either employee involved in the reported event, and cause of the disinfectant spill were not disclosed to medivators.

• Brand Name: RAPICIDE PA HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTANT AND STERILANT
• Type of Device: HIGH LEVEL DISINFECTANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDIVATORS, INC.; 14605 28th avenue n; minneapolis MN 55447
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDIVATORS, INC.; 14605 28th avenue n; minneapolis MN 55447
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel davy ; 9800 59th avenue n; plymouth, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 13002425
• MDR Text Key: 289082640
• Report Number: 2150060-2021-00030
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FEB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00677964090172
• UDI-Public: 00677964090172
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K082988
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/14/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: ML02-0117
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1