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AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers designed for sterilization of heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthc

FDA device recall Z-0915-2013 · posted 2013-03-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Steris Corporation
Reason for recall
The control boards alarm set points and temperature tolerances allowed for erroneous activation of the AD (analog/digital) alarm as temperature fluctuated during operation. When this alarm occurs, the sterilizer locks up and cannot be used until serviced, causing Customer nuisance.
Action taken
Steris Corporation initiated their recall on February 12, 2013. They will notify customers via onsite visits by STERIS Field Service Technicians to each affected Customer site. For further questions, please call (440) 392-7601.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FLE
Quantity affected
395 Units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including Canada and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR,
Date initiated
2013-02-12
Date posted
2013-03-06
Date terminated
2013-12-05
Location
Mentor, OH

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