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VAPROX PB012Recalls & reported problems

Steris Corporation · VAPROX HC Sterilant is 59 percent Hydrogen Peroxide used with V-PRO Low Temperature Sterilization Systems. The cup carries RFID tag. Net contents 4-29.6 mL per cup. · Class 2

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00724995153106), received between Apr 23, 2025 and Apr 23, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Crack” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Crack1

Patient problems

  • Burn(s)1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionApr 23, 2025Crack; Crack

    THE USER FACILITY REPORTED AN EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A BURN TO THEIR ARM WHILE REMOVING THE VAPROX HC STERILANT CUP FROM THEIR V-PRO STERILIZER. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SELF-ADMINISTERED (OINTMENT), AND THE EMPLOYEE CONTINUED WORKING.

    Patient problems: Burn(s)

    MAUDE report 21893900 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.