A steris service technician arrived onsite following the reported event to inspect the v-pro max sterilizer, however, the facility was unable to identify which of the two units on site was subject of the reported event.The steris service technician confirmed all units were found to be operating properly.No issues with the function or operation of the sterilizers were identified.Based on the description of the event, the bi must have been damaged prior to the cycle.The employee subject of the event was not wearing proper ppe, specifically gloves as stated in the operator manual.The operator manual states (pp.6-14), "ansi/aami st58, 2013, recommends using chemical-resistant gloves when using the sterilization unit".The v-pro max sterilizer operator manual (1-2) states, "danger - chemical injury hazard: any visible liquids in the chamber or on the load must be treated as concentrated hydrogen peroxide.Observe all hydrogen peroxide handling precautions.When handling hydrogen peroxide, wear appropriate personal protective equipment".The account manager counseled facility personnel on the importance of wearing proper ppe, specifically gloves while operating their v-pro max sterilizer as well as thoroughly inspecting bi's for damage prior to use.No additional issues have been reported.
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