| Catalog Number |
10104008 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Environmental Particulates (2930)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
05/29/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A field service engineer was dispatched to the customer site and discovered the oil mist filter came loose from its housing which caused the smoke or haze.The fse reseated and tightened the oil mist filter to resolve the smoke/haze issue.Unit meets specifications and was returned to service.Asp investigation summary: the investigation included a review of the device history record (dhr), trending analysis of the smoke/haze issue, and system risk analysis (sra).The dhr was reviewed and no issues relating the failure mode were noted.The involved unit met manufacturer specifications at the time of release.Trending analysis of the smoke/haze issue was reviewed within the past six months and no significant trend was observed.The sra shows the risk for exposure to toxic or corrosive material to be "low." no parts were replaced as a result of this issue.The assignable cause of the smoke/haze issue is the oil mist filter.The field service engineer reseated and tightened the part and confirmed the sterrad® 100nx was restored to proper function 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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Event or Problem Description
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A customer reported an event of a smoke or haze emitting from the sterrad® 100nx sterilizer.There was no report of any injuries or human reactions.The customer was advised to turn the unit off.An asp field service engineer was dispatched to assess the unit onsite.This event is being reported as a malfunction report subsequent to a serious injury.
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