FDA Recall Terminated

The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing System. The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing System is intended for the liquid chemical sterilization of manually cleaned immersible and reusable critical and semi-critical heat sensitive medical devices, including endoscopes and their accessories.

Recall: Z-2335-2012 · Initiated August 1, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2335-2012
Event Number
62895
Firm
Steris Corporation
FEI Number
1527821
Product Code
MED
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 1, 2012
Posted
September 7, 2012
Terminated
June 6, 2014
Address
5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH, 44060-1834

Description

The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing System. The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing System is intended for the liquid chemical sterilization of manually cleaned immersible and reusable critical and semi-critical heat sensitive medical devices, including endoscopes and their accessories.

Reason

The firm initiated a recall after complaint investigations revealed that when the units are left on and not in use at night and/or on weekends the hose disconnects/separates resulting in water leakage that can cause damage to property.

Action

STERIS sent a Urgent Voluntary Field Correction Notice letter dated August 1, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. STERIS has received no reports of injuries associated with the disconnection of a SYSTEM IE water hose. STERIS Corporation will instill new hoses and connections on your SYSTEM IE Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System. For further information or if you have any questions regarding our visit to your facility, please contact STERIS Field Service Dispatch at 1-800-333-8828.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and the countries of Bahrain and Hong Kong.

Quantity

6,051 units