InjuryFLE
ALL AMERICAN ELECTRIC PRESSURE STEAM STERILIZER
Received Jul 2, 2004 · Event occurred Jun 24, 2004
Report MW1032509 · MDR key 547698
Device
Generic name
Auto Clave
Manufacturer
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co., Inc.Model number
25XCatalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Explode
Patient
NA
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
RPTR WAS AUTO CLAVING INSTRUMENTS. THE AUTO CLAVE EXPLODED. LID POPPED OFF AND WENT THROUGH THE CEILING. NO ONE WAS IN THE ROOM; NO INJURY OCCURRED. AUTOCLAVE LID IS 13 INCHES IN DIAMETER AND IS MADE OF HEAVY METAL. SIX BOLTS ARE SCREWED ONTO LID TO HOLD IN PLACE. EMPLOYEE OPERATING DEVICE VERY EXPERIENCED WITH IT. RPTR PLANS ON TURNING DEVICE OVER TO THE MFR IF FDA IS NOT INTERESTED IN EXAMINING IT.