MalfunctionFLE
GETINGE
Received Apr 9, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 7, 2026
Report MW5186636 · MDR key 24835283
Device
Generic name
Sterilizer, Steam
Manufacturer
Maquet GmbhModel number
HORIZONTAL JKT VESSELCatalog number
CRN 8034.7C
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
INSTALLING NEW IMMEDIATE USE STEAM STERILIZERS/(IUSS(IMMEDIATE USE STEAM STERILIZATION)) IN THE OPERATING ROOM - NEW DEVICES HAVE AN ENCLOSED STEAM CHAMBER BUT THERE IS NO LID ON THE TOP OF THE DEVICE TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL DUST/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND NO RECOMMENDED CADENCE OR DIRECTIONS FOR CLEANING THE IUSS. AFTER INSTALLATION - "NOTED THAT REPORTEDLY A LID CAN BE ORDERED SEPARATELY BUT IS NOT REQUIRED?"