MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AESCULAP INC. STEAM STER LOCKS ORANGE; INDICATOR, PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL STERILIZATION PROCESS

Model Number	US906
Medical Device Problem Code	Unexpected Color (4055)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer evaluation: investigation on-going.Should relevant additional / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported to aesculap inc.That a steam ster locks orange (part # us906) was used to secure a sterilization container.According to the complainant, while in the sterile processing department (spd), the indicator dot failed to transition to its post sterilization color.The complaint device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturing site evaluation: the device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.Additionally, no on-site evaluation of the unit was performed and no parts were returned for failure analysis.However, a picture of the implant was provided for analysis; an examination of the image revealed no connection/adhesive between cement and implant, and no cement connection/adhesive to the bone.The device history records (dhr) were reviewed for the available lot number; the device was found to be within specification at the time of production.All device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to documented procedures and a device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.A definitive conclusion regarding the complaint incident cannot be reached without a physical examination of the complaint device.

• Brand Name: STEAM STER LOCKS ORANGE
• Common Device Name: INDICATOR, PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL STERILIZATION PROCESS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AESCULAP INC.; 3773 corporate parkway; center valley PA 18034
• Manufacturer (Section G): AESCULAP INC.; 3773 corporate parkway; center valley PA 18034
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 861 marcon boulevard; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 13236006
• Report Number: 2916714-2021-00239
• Device Sequence Number: 4280225
• Product Code: JOJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05055049091927
• UDI-Public: 5055049091927
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K890759
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/19/2023

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: US906
• Device Catalogue Number: US906
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown