MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STERIS MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. AMSCO 400 STERILIZER

Model Number	AMSCO 400 STEAM STERILIZER
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanical Jam (2983); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/15/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The user facility reported via medwatch #(b)(4) that the door locking mechanism on their amsco 400 sterilizer would not lock or unlock causing loads to be stuck inside or cause loads to not be run.No procedure delays reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A steris service technician inspected the sterilizer and found the hinged door plate required replacement.Investigation of the reported event is currently in process.A follow-up report will be submitted when additional information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The steris service technician replaced the hinge door plate, tested the sterilizer, and found the unit to be operational.The sterilizer was returned to service and no additional issues have been reported.

• Brand Name: AMSCO 400 STERILIZER
• Common Device Name: STERILIZER
• Manufacturer (Section D): STERIS MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; avenida avante 790; parque industrial guadalupe; guadalupe, 67190 ; MX 67190
• Manufacturer (Section G): STERIS MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; avenida avante 790; parque industrial guadalupe; guadalupe, 67190 ; MX 67190
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel davy ; 5960 heisley road; mentor, OH 44060 ; 4403927453
• MDR Report Key: 15257844
• Report Number: 3005899764-2022-00037
• Device Sequence Number: 12198781
• Product Code: FLE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00724995210137
• UDI-Public: 00724995210137
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/19/2022

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: AMSCO 400 STEAM STERILIZER
• Device Catalogue Number: SR2221211011
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/20/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/20/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown