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Sterrad Nx Sterilization System: medical device reports filed with FDA

151 reports name it, 2005–2008. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Advanced Sterilization Products. Product code MLR.

151
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 7 a year
0
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
89.4%
classified as malfunction
90.5% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
0 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 151 reports that name the brand "Sterrad Nx Sterilization System" (sterilizer), received between September 2005 and June 2008; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Advanced Sterilization Products. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (89.4%) and injury (10.6%); across all sterilizer, chemical reports (product code MLR) death is recorded in 0.1% and malfunction in 90.5%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (93.4%), hot oil leak (1.3%) and leak/splash (1.3%). The patient problems coded most often are other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified), burning sensation and headache. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

No report naming Sterrad Nx Sterilization System was received in the five years to August 2026; the latest was received in June 2008.

By year received

042832005: 320052007: 8320072008: 652008

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%0
Injury10.6%16
Malfunction89.4%135
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%151
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 5,244 reports carrying product code MLR. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)14193.4%19.9%
Hot oil leak21.3%0.2%
Leak/splashthe device leaked21.3%1.1%
Repair21.3%0.3%
Air leak10.7%0%
Device, removal of (non-implant)10.7%0.1%
Fluid/blood leak10.7%1.2%
Reactiona reaction, type not specified10.7%0.1%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Other (for use when an appropriate patient code cannot be identified)2516.6%
Burning sensationa burning feeling1610.6%
Headachehead pain127.9%
Skin discoloration127.9%
Dyspneashortness of breath117.3%
Improved patient condition32%
Irritationirritation32%
Tingling32%
Discomfortdiscomfort21.3%
Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness21.3%
Itching sensation21.3%
Sneezing21.3%
Burn(s)a burn10.7%
Caustic/chemical burns10.7%
Chemical exposure10.7%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureSterrad Nx Sterilization SystemProduct code MLRAll MAUDE reports
Reports1515,24426,136,888
Share of that pool—2.9%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports019
Classified as injury10.6%5%36.2%
Classified as malfunction89.4%90.5%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%98.7%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code MLR

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Sterrad 100s Sterilizer1,16200%
Sterrad Nx Sterilizer1,00600%
Sterrad 100nx Sterilizer76600%
V-Pro Max Sterilizer18820%
Sterrad 200 Single Door17500%
Sterrad 200 Sterilization System15300%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Sterrad Nx Sterilization System reports

How many FDA reports name Sterrad Nx Sterilization System?

151 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (89.4%) and injury (10.6%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (93.4%), hot oil leak (1.3%), leak/splash (1.3%), repair (1.3%) and air leak (0.7%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Sterrad Nx Sterilization System was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.