MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS STERRAD 100NX ALLCLEAR STERILIZER 1-DR DUO; STERRAD EQUIPMENT

Model Number 10104-007

Device Problem Device Emits Odor (1425)

Patient Problem Headache (1880)

Event Date 01/28/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A field service engineer was dispatched to the customer site.The fse observed the oil mist filter and vacuum pump were emitting oil/oil mist.The oil mist filter, solenoid valve, and vacuum pump tray assembly were replaced to resolve the odor/smells/haze/mist issue.Unit meets specifications and was returned to service.Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).

Event Description

A customer reported an event of "fumes" or odor emitting from the sterrad® 100nx sterilizer.Two male healthcare workers (hcws) experienced headaches.The hcws left the room and their headaches resolved in two hours; they did not seek or receive any medical attention/treatment and were reported to be "fine." an asp field service engineer was dispatched to assess the unit onsite.This event is being reported as a malfunction subsequent to a serious injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

The oil mist filter and solenoid valve were returned for functional analysis.The components successfully completed a test cycle with no failures or faults and no odor/smell/haze/mist was observed.Visual inspection yielded no unusual findings, damages or anomalies.The reason for the return and failure of the oil mist filter and solenoid valve could not be confirmed.Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: asp investigation summary: the investigation included a review of the device history record (dhr), trending analysis of the odor/smells/haze/mist issue, system risk analysis (sra), and functional analysis.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no issues relating the failure mode were noted.The involved unit met manufacturer specifications at the time of release.Trending analysis of the odor/smells/haze/mist issue for the sterrad® 100nx unit was reviewed for the prior six months from open date and no significant trend was observed.Review of risk documentation shows the risk for exposure to toxic or corrosive material to be "low." the vacuum pump and tray assembly was not returned for further evaluation.The assignable cause of the odor/smells/haze/mist is likely due to the oil mist filter, solenoid valve, and vacuum pump and tray assembly.The asp field service engineer replaced the parts and confirmed the sterrad® 100nx was restored to proper function after service.The issue was resolved at the customer facility.Asp will continue to track and trend this issue.Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: STERRAD 100NX ALLCLEAR STERILIZER 1-DR DUO
• Type of Device: STERRAD EQUIPMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ADVANCED STERILIZATION PRODUCTS; 33 technology drive; irvine CA
• MDR Report Key: 11335473
• MDR Text Key: 233329481
• Report Number: 2084725-2021-00028
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705037048694
• UDI-Public: 10705037048694
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K071385
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/16/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 10104-007
• Device Catalogue Number: 10104-007
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1026-1027-2013
• Patient Sequence Number: 1