Sterrad NX Sterilizer 의 안전성 경고

Safety alert

2015-10-02

2015-10-02

Hong Kong

DH

https://www.mdco.gov.hk/english/safety/recalls/recalls_20151002a.html

Medical device safety alert: advanced sterilization products sterrad nx sterilizer medical device manufacturer, advanced sterilization products (asp), has issued a medical device safety alert concerning its sterrad nx sterilizer [part number: 10033]. the manufacturer has recently identified that the sterrad nx sterilization system may exceed the radiated emissions international standard limit by 20 decibel micro-volt per meter (dbμv/m), which equates to 0.001 volt per meter (v/m) at a distance of 10 meters. based on the manufacturer’s analysis, the risk is low for interference to active implantable and wearable devices and other nearby electrical equipment. there is no health consequences anticipated on the issue. the manufacturer advises affected users to continue to take the precautions normally exercised for adjacency of sterrad nx sterilization system with other electromechanical equipment and electronic medical devices. the manufacturer will begin the process of correcting systems to reduce the emissions to meet the international standard limit within the next 90 days. according to the local supplier, the affected products are distributed in hong kong if you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions. posted on 2 october 2015.