| Model Number |
AMSCO 400 STEAM STERILIZER |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/17/2026
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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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The user facility reported water and steam leaking from their amsco 400 sterilizer onto the floor.No report of injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A steris service technician arrived onsite to inspect the unit and found the viewport was damaged allowing water to leak from the sterilizer.The technician replaced the viewport, tested the unit, confirmed the unit to be operating according to specification, and the unit was returned to service.No additional issues have been reported.
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