MalfunctionLHC
STERIS
Received Apr 14, 2017 · Event occurred Jan 24, 2017
Report MW5069160 · MDR key 6499980
Device
Generic name
Scope Warmer
Manufacturer
SterisProduct problems
- Fluid/Blood Leak
Patient
36 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PRIOR TO A TOTAL LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY AND BILATERAL SALPINGECTOMY STAFF NOTED THAT THE SCOPE WARMER LEAKED FLUID ONTO THE STERILE TABLE. THE STERILE TABLE SET-UP WAS DISCARDED AND THE TABLE WAS SET UP WITH NEW STERILE SUPPLIES WHILE PATIENT WAS IN ROOM PRIOR TO ANESTHESIA. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT. THE SCOPE WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE.