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Steris Corporation recalls AMSCO V-PRO 1, V-PRO 1 Plus, and V-PRO maX Low Temperature Sterilization Systems The V-PRO 1, V-PRO 1 Plus, and V-PR
Recalled September 12, 2018 · FDA recall Z-2959-2018 · Steris
Hazard
There is the potential for a scenario where a punctured cup of sterilant expires while the system is powered down, upon power-up the unit will not detect the expired cup of sterilant; allowing for subsequent cycles to be run. · FDA Class II
Units
2889 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution: US(nationwide) and to countries of: Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Description
There is the potential for a scenario where a punctured cup of sterilant expires while the system is powered down, upon power-up the unit will not detect the expired cup of sterilant; allowing for subsequent cycles to be run.
Product
AMSCO V-PRO 1, V-PRO 1 Plus, and V-PRO maX Low Temperature Sterilization Systems The V-PRO 1, V-PRO 1 Plus, and V-PRO maX Low Temperature Sterilization Systems, using VAPROX HC Sterilant, are intended for use in the terminal Sterilization of properly prepared (cleaned, rinsed and dried) metal and nonmetal medical devices in Healthcare Facilities.
Manufacturer(s)
Steris Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →