MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GETINGE DISINFECTION AB 86-SERIES; DISINFECTOR, MEDICAL DEVICES

Model Number 8666

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/23/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information will be provided following the conclusion of the investigation.Device not returned to the manufacturer.

Event Description

On 23rd march, 2023 getinge became aware of an issue related to the washer disinfector with the model name 8666.As it was stated, there was a water leak alarm in the drying program and leak under the washer disinfector.It was reported that two people slipped but no injury was noticed.Nevertheless, we decided to report the issue in abundance of caution as we cannot confirm that similar event would not contributed to the serious injury if recur.

Event Description

Manufacturer's reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

On 23rd march, 2023 getinge received information about the event, which was related to the 86-series washer disinfector.As it was stated, there was a water leak alarm in the drying program and leak under the washer disinfector.It was reported that two people slipped but no injury was noticed.The review of reportable events registered for 86-series devices under the getinge disinfection ab trend review of customer product complaints with the same issue involved on this type of devices reported within the last 5 years was performed but did not provide any signals that triggered further scrutiny.The result of this investigation allows us to conclude that problem is a consequence of the failure during assembly work in the manufacturing process.In order to avoid such incidents in the future, awareness was carried out by the manufacturer for production employees and was attached to the record.None of the provided information indicates that upon the event occurrence the device was being used for patient treatment or diagnosis.During the investigation, it was found that in the past none of the reported customer product complaints, where someone slipped on the wet floor have actually led to serious injury or death.A getinge service technician visited the customer site, resolved the problem and returned the device for usage, which is now fully operational.We believe that devices in the market are performing correctly overall.Given the circumstances we shall continue to monitor for any further events of this nature.

• Brand Name: 86-SERIES
• Type of Device: DISINFECTOR, MEDICAL DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): GETINGE DISINFECTION AB; ljungadalsgatan 11; vaxjo
• Manufacturer (Section G): GETINGE DISINFECTION AB; ljungadalsgatan 11; vaxjo
• Manufacturer Contact: dennis genito ; ljungadalsgatan 11; vaxjo
• MDR Report Key: 16627131
• MDR Text Key: 312116346
• Report Number: 9616031-2023-00013
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07340153700253
• UDI-Public: (01)07340153700253
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SW
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 8666
• Device Catalogue Number: S-8666913-CTOM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1