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Steris Corporation recalls AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers, STERIS Corporation. AMSCO C Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Small Sterilizer, AM
Recalled May 6, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1561-2015 · Steris
Hazard
STERIS has identified that the control board software in select AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C units will interrupt and cancel a processing cycle should the selected sterilizer shutdown time coincide with a processing cycle. This may result in a procedure delay. · FDA Class II
Units
701 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, I, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, & WY; and, the countries of Afghanistan, Canada, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Republic of Korea, & United Arab Emirates.
Description
STERIS has identified that the control board software in select AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C units will interrupt and cancel a processing cycle should the selected sterilizer shutdown time coincide with a processing cycle. This may result in a procedure delay.
Product
AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers, STERIS Corporation. AMSCO C Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Medium Sterilizer. Designed for sterilization of heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.
Manufacturer(s)
Steris Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →