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V-Pro Max Sterilizer: medical device reports filed with FDA
188 reports name it, 2013–2025. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Steris Mexico S De R L De C V. Product code MLR.
- 188
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 14 a year
- 2
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 6 in the 12 months before
- 67.6%
- classified as malfunction
- 90.5% across the product code
- 0%
- classified as death, as reported
- 0 reports · not verified by FDA
188 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "V-Pro Max Sterilizer" (sterilizer); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Steris Mexico S De R L De C V; received from January 2013 to November 2025. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
2 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, down 67% from 6 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 (67.6%) and injury (0.5%); 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 insufficient device problem information (12.2%), improper or incorrect procedure or method (4.8%) and smoking (2.7%). The patient problems coded most often are burn(s), burn, thermal and burning sensation. 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
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
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) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient device problem information | 23 | 12.2% | 1.3% |
| Improper or incorrect procedure or method | 9 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Smoking | 5 | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Device emits odor | 4 | 2.1% | 34.6% |
| Device displays incorrect message | 3 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly | 3 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Fluid/blood leak | 3 | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Leak/splashthe device leaked | 3 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Breakthe device broke | 2 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chemical spillage | 2 | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Fire | 2 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Overheating of device | 2 | 1.1% | 0% |
| Patient-device incompatibilitythe device did not suit the patient | 2 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit | 1 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Contamination /decontamination problem | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Device contamination with chemical or other material | 1 | 0.5% | 0% |
| Device disinfection or sterilization issue | 1 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Device unsafe to use in environment | 1 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Fumes or vapors | 1 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Increase in pressure | 1 | 0.5% | 0% |
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) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burn(s)a burn | 36 | 19.1% |
| Burn, thermal | 36 | 19.1% |
| Burning sensationa burning feeling | 14 | 7.4% |
| Irritationirritation | 14 | 7.4% |
| Caustic/chemical burns | 11 | 5.9% |
| Chemical exposure | 4 | 2.1% |
| Skin discoloration | 2 | 1.1% |
| Complaint, ill-defined | 1 | 0.5% |
| Discomfortdiscomfort | 1 | 0.5% |
| Injurya physical injury | 1 | 0.5% |
| Itching sensation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Red eye(s) | 1 | 0.5% |
| Skin irritationirritated skin | 1 | 0.5% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | V-Pro Max Sterilizer | Product code MLR | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 188 | 5,244 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 3.6% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 0.5% | 5% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 67.6% | 90.5% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 99.5% | 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
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterrad 100s Sterilizer | 1,162 | 0 | 0% |
| Sterrad Nx Sterilizer | 1,006 | 0 | 0% |
| Sterrad 100nx Sterilizer | 766 | 0 | 0% |
| Sterrad 200 Single Door | 175 | 0 | 0% |
| Sterrad 200 Sterilization System | 153 | 0 | 0% |
| Sterrad Nx Sterilization System | 151 | 0 | 0% |
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 V-Pro Max Sterilizer reports
How many FDA reports name V-Pro Max Sterilizer?
188 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 2 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (67.6%) and injury (0.5%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
insufficient device problem information (12.2%), improper or incorrect procedure or method (4.8%), smoking (2.7%), device emits odor (2.1%) and device displays incorrect message (1.6%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (99.5%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that V-Pro Max Sterilizer 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.