MalfunctionFLF

STERI-VAC 4XL

Received Jan 12, 2000 · Event occurred Dec 6, 1999

Report 2110898-2000-00002 · MDR key 259944

Device

Generic name

Gas Sterilizer

Manufacturer

Model number

4XL

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Difficult to Remove
Spillage, accidental

Patient

41 YR

Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A HEALTH CARE WORKER OPENED THE DOOR OF THE STERILIZER AND HAD A HARD TIME GETTING THE CARTRIDGE OUT. WORKER SAW LIQUID IN THE STERILIZER AND SOME LIQUID SPILLED ON HER.