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MalfunctionFLI

STERI-GAS, STERI-VAC

Received Jan 18, 2002 · Event occurred Jun 14, 2001

Report 2110898-2002-00003 · MDR key 374102

Device

Generic name

Gas Cartridge

Manufacturer

3m

Model number

*

Catalog number

4-100

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

40 YR

  • Dry Eye(s)
  • Irritation
  • Skin Irritation
  • Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)
  • Therapy/non-surgical treatment, additional
  • Chemical Exposure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

HOSPITAL MAINTAINANCE WORKER EXPOSED TO ETHYLENE OXIDE GAS. MEDICAL ATTENTION SOUGHT FOR COMPLAINT OF IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. TREATED BY A PHYSICIAN FOR MILD IRRITATION AND IS CURRENTLY ASYMPTOMATIC.