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MalfunctionMLR

VAPROX

Received Dec 31, 2024 · Event occurred Dec 17, 2024

Report 3003950207-2024-00011 · MDR key 21049288

Device

Generic name

Vaprox Hc Sterilant

Manufacturer

Steris Corporation

Model number

PB007

Catalog number

PB007

Lot number

(10)HC2154P1

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Headache
  • Headache

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED INHALATION/IRRITATION EFFECTS (HEADACHE AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING) WHILE HANDLING VAPROX HC STERILANT. THE USER FACILITY DID NOT DISCLOSE IF MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OR ADMINISTERED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION OF THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THIS SPECIFIC MODEL IS NOT SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES, SO IT IS NOT IN GUDID.