| Model Number |
10104-008 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Emits Odor (1425)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/25/2019
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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.However, details of the resolution are pending and asp will continue to follow up for the service resolution.Initial reporter phone #: (b)(6).Asp complaint ref #: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A customer reported an event of an odor or smell 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 serious injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A field service engineer was dispatched to the customer site.The vacuum tray assembly, vacuum control valve and oil return/solenoid valve were replaced to resolve the odor/smells issue.Unit meets specifications and was returned to service.H3: asp investigation summary: the investigation included a review of the device history record (dhr, complaint trending 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.Complaint trending for the issue of odor/smells was reviewed for the prior six months from open date and no significant trend was observed.The sra shows the risk for exposure to toxic or corrosive material to be "low." no parts were available for return and further evaluation.The assignable cause of the odor/smells is the vacuum tray assembly, vacuum control valve and oil return/solenoid valve.The field service engineer replaced these parts 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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