RELIANCE SYNERGY WASHER
Received Feb 15, 2013 · Event occurred Jan 16, 2013
Report 9680353-2013-00016 · MDR key 2963931
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. THE USER FACILITY STATED THAT THERE WAS A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER LEAKING FROM THE WASHER INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN. THE FLOOR DRAIN IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UNIT. NO INJURIES OR PROCEDURAL DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS REPORTED.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A STERIS SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED THE UNIT AND FOUND THE DRYER PISTON VALVE TO BE BROKEN. THE TECHNICIAN REPAIRED THE UNIT, RAN A TEST CYCLE AND CONFIRMED THE UNIT TO BE OPERATIONAL.