| 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 |
05/26/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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While at customer site for a separate issue, the field service engineer reported an event of an ¿odor¿ or smell emitting from the sterrad® 100nx sterilizer.There was no report of any injuries or human reactions.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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Initial reporter phone number: (b)(6).Initial reporter zip code: (b)(6).The field service engineer replaced the adapter and catalytic converter 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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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 product analysis.¿ 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.¿ 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." the adapter converter was returned to product analysis lab for further evaluation.The analysis revealed the threaded cap was broken.The reason for the failure and return was confirmed.The assignable cause of the odor/smell is likely due to the adapter converter and catalytic converter.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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