| Model Number |
10104-007 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Emits Odor (1425)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/11/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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E1.Initial reporter phone number: (b)(6).E1.Initial reporter state and zip code: (b)(6).A field service engineer was dispatched to the customer site.The adapter converter, catalytic converter, oil mist filter, and vacuum pump oil were replaced to resolve the odor/smells issue.Unit meets specifications and was returned to service.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by advanced sterilization products, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, advanced sterilization products, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A customer reported an event of a ¿smell¿ or odor emitting from the sterrad® 100nx sterilizer.There was no report of any injuries or human reactions.An asp field service engineer was dispatched to assess the unit onsite.This event is being reported as a malfunction report subsequent to a previous serious injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information reported that the oil mist filter's side was observed to be broken, and parts were contaminated with oil.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no issues relating to the failure mode were noted.The involved unit met manufacturer specifications at the time of release.Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Asp product analysis lab received the adapter converter for further analysis.Visual inspection of the adapter converter found it was received broken and damaged.The threaded portion of the adapter has been sheared and torn off or broken apart.The reason for the return and failure of the adapter converter was confirmed.Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: asp investigation summary: the investigation included a review of the device history record (dhr), trending analysis of the odor/smells issue, system risk analysis (sra), and visual analysis.Trending analysis of the odor/smells issue for the sterrad® 100nx unit was reviewed for the prior six months from the event date, and no significant trend was observed.Review of risk documentation shows the risk for exposure to toxic or corrosive material to be "low." visual analysis of the returned adapter converter confirmed the failure.No additional parts were available for further analysis.The assignable cause of the odor/smell is likely due to the adapter converter, catalytic converter, oil mist filter, and vacuum pump oil.The asp field service engineer replaced the parts and confirmed the sterrad® 100nx met functional specifications after service.The issue was resolved at the customer facility.Asp will continue to track and trend this issue.Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).
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