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MalfunctionMLR

V-PRO

Received Mar 19, 2026 · Event occurred Feb 14, 2026

Report 3005899764-2026-00024 · MDR key 24643198

Device

Generic name

Sterilizer

Model number

MAX 2

Catalog number

VP50002101

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE USER FACILITY REPORTED AN OIL LEAK FROM THEIR V-PRO MAX 2 STERILIZER. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A STERIS SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON-SITE FOLLOWING THE REPORTED EVENT TO INSPECT THE V-PRO MAX 2 STERILIZER AND FOUND THAT THE UNIT'S VACUUM PUMP SEAL WAS DAMAGED AND LEAKING OIL. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE VACUUM PUMP AND SEAL, TESTED THE UNIT, CONFIRMED IT TO BE OPERATING ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION, AND RETURNED IT TO SERVICE. NO ADDITIONAL ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.