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Steris Reliance EPS Endoscope Processing System , manufactured by Corporation STERIS Canada, Quebec, Canada. Washing and

FDA device recall Z-0823-2011 · posted 2010-12-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Steris Corporation
Reason for recall
Reliance EPS had internal water leaks and interrupted cycles when air leaks triggered false Fault 38 alarm that DG/HLD cup has not been replaced.
Action taken
Steris issued an "Urgent Field Correction Notice" dated July 2, 2010 to each affected US consignee, notifying them of the issue and affected device. Steris Field Service Representatives and Dealers will contact each affected customer to schedule a service visit to install system upgrades. In the event of an interrupted cycle prior to the upgrade, consignees were instructed that the load should be handled in accordance with the Reliance EPS Operators Manual. Steris can be contacted at 440-392-7043.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MLR
Quantity affected
936
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, including states of AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA, WA, WI, and WY, and countries of Algeria, Australia, Belarus, C
Date initiated
2010-07-02
Date posted
2010-12-28
Date terminated
2012-09-27
Location
Mentor, OH

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