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MalfunctionFLE

AESCULAP RETENTION PLATE

Received Jun 21, 2023

Report MW5118703 · MDR key 17185986

Device

Generic name

Sterilizer, Steam

Manufacturer

Aesculap, Inc.

Model number

JK100

Product problems

  • Flaked

Patient

Unknown

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PRODUCT: RETENTION PLATES FROM AESCULAP, PRODUCT NUMBER JK100 ARE LEAVING BLACK FLECKS INSIDE OF SURGICAL TRAYS THAT ARE STERILIZED. BLACK FLECKS AND RETENTION PLATES WAS SENT TO AN INDEPENDENT LABORATORY FOR IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS. RESULTS: BLACK FLECKS ARE PLASTIC. PLASTIC BLACK FLECKS AND PLASTIC ON RETENTION PLATE ARE OF SIMILAR COMPOSITION. LAB RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.