ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0210-2016 ยท FLE Sterilizer, Steam

Steris Corporation

AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C Small Steam Sterilizers

DateNov 4, 2015 (initiated Sep 3, 2015)
StatusTerminated
ReasonIn AMSCO Small Steam Sterilizers equipped with the CS-iQ feature, the sterilizer software inadvertently prevents the capability to operate the foot pedal, which allows the Operator to open and close the sterilizer door.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionOn 9/21/2015 the firm sent Recall Correction Notices to their customers.
Quantity32 units
DistributionUS nationwide distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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