MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STERIS MEXICO, S. de R.L. de C.V. V-PRO s2 Sterilizer

Model Number	s2
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Handling Problem (3265)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Burn(s) (1757)
Date of Event	08/04/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
The user facility reported that two employees sustained a burn after handling a load processed in the v-pro s2 sterilizer.User facility personnel stated that one of the employees subject of the reported event sought medical treatment however the type of treatment that may have been administered was not disclosed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Steris service technician arrived onsite following the reported event to inspect the v-pro s2 sterilizer and found the unit to be operating properly.No issues were noted with the function or operation of the unit and the sterilizer was returned to service.The technician was informed that the employee was not wearing proper ppe while operating the sterilizer.The v-pro s2 sterilizer operator manual states, ¿danger - chemical injury hazard: any visible liquids in the chamber or on the load must be treated as concentrated hydrogen peroxide.Observe all hydrogen peroxide handling precautions.When handling hydrogen peroxide, wear appropriate personal protective equipment.¿ the operator manual further states, ¿ansi/aami st58, 2013, recommends using chemical-resistant gloves when using the sterilization unit.¿ additionally, user facility personnel should ensure all instruments are properly dry prior to placement in the v-pro s2 sterilizer.The operator manual states, ¿dry all items thoroughly.Ensure all moisture is removed from all internal parts (including lumens).If not, residual hydrogen peroxide may remain at cycle completion and/or a cycle abort occurs.Only dry items are to be placed in sterilization unit.¿ the technician counseled user facility personnel on the importance of wearing proper ppe, specifically gloves, while operating their v-pro s2 sterilizer and properly drying instruments prior to processing.No additional issues have been reported.

• Brand Name: V-PRO s2 Sterilizer
• Common Device Name: Sterilizer
• Manufacturer (Section D): STERIS MEXICO, S. de R.L. de C.V.; avenida avante 790; parque industrial guadalupe; guadalupe nuevo leon 67190 ; MX 67190
• Manufacturer (Section G): STERIS MEXICO, S. de R.L. de C.V.; avenida avante 790; parque industrial guadalupe; guadalupe nuevo leon 67190 ; MX 67190
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel davy ; 5960 heisley road; mentor, OH 44060 ; +1(440)259-7401
• MDR Report Key: 50567470
• Report Number: 3005899764-2026-00064
• Device Sequence Number: 13238904
• Product Code: MLR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00724995164096
• UDI-Public: (01)00724995164096(11)191226
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/02/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: s2
• Device Catalogue Number: VP60002401
• 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: 08/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/02/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/26/2019
• 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