RELIANCE SYNERGY WASHER
Received Feb 15, 2013 · Event occurred Jan 16, 2013
Report 9680353-2013-00015 · MDR key 2963930
Device
Generic name
Washer
Manufacturer
Steris Canada CorporationProduct problems
- Leak/Splash
Patient
Not reported
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THEIR RELIANCE SYNERGY WASHER CREATING A PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR IN THE ROOM WERE THE UNIT IS LOCATED. THE USER FACILITY STAFF CONTAINED THE WATER WITH BLANKETS AND CONTINUED TO USE THE WASHER. NO INJURIES OR PROCEDURAL DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS REPORTED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A STERIS SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE UNIT AND FOUND THAT CLAMPS WERE LOOSE ON THE HOSES NEAR THE RECIRCULATION PUMP. THE TECHNICIAN TIGHTENED THE CLAMPS, RAN A TEST CYCLE AND FOUND THE UNIT TO BE OPERATIONAL.