XE4XW

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Contamination or decontamination problem

Description

Problem associated with the presence of any unexpected foreign substance found in the device, on its surface or in the package materials, which may affect performance or intended use of the device, or problem that compromises effective decontamination of the device.

Index terms

  • Contamination or decontamination problem

Child codes

  • XE450 – Device contaminated during manufacture or shipping
  • XE5LK – Device reprocessing problem
  • XE9L2 – Contamination during use

Sibling codes

  • XE0AG – Use of device problem
  • XE0JD – Communication or transmission problem
  • XE16C – Electrical or electronic property problem
  • XE1W0 – Appropriate term or code not available for aspects of incidents related to devices
  • XE1XC – Protective measures problem
  • XE28Y – Output problem
  • XE2GF – Mechanical problem
  • XE2H3 – Installation related problem
  • XE3DN – No apparent adverse event
  • XE3GL – Adverse event without identified device or use problem
  • XE3J4 – Labelling, instructions for use or training problem
  • XE3UR – Connection problem
  • XE452 – Compatibility problem
  • XE4GH – Activation, positioning or separation problem
  • XE4HK – Patient device interaction problem
  • XE4LP – Material integrity problem
  • XE52X – Chemical problem
  • XE55U – Calibration problem
  • XE586 – Temperature problem
  • XE5DG – Human-device interface problem
  • XE6K5 – Environmental compatibility problem
  • XE7NV – Infusion or flow problem
  • XE7Q8 – Manufacturing, packaging or shipping problem
  • XE85E – Computer software problem
  • XE941 – Optical problem

Foundation entity

Contamination or decontamination problem – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/59435667

Part of: X: Extension Codes