ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0586-2020 ยท FLE Sterilizer, Steam

Steris Corporation

Evolution Loading Car and Transfer Carriage- Accessory to the Sterilizer, Steam

DateOct 22, 2019
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe locking pin of the front wheel asse mbly of the Evolution Transfer Carriages may not remain full y engaged with the transfer carriage and result in the transfer carriage and loading car unexpectedly falling forward
Root causeProcess control
ActionSteris Corp. issued URGENT DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION dated 10/22/19 informing users reason for recall, and action to take: A STERIS Service Technician will contact your facility to repair your unit(s). Users can continue to use the transfer carriage prior to this repai r. Users are advised to use caution when operating the transfer carriage, and avoid bumping into other equipment or rolling over uneven surfaces. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact STERIS Technical Support, at 800-333-8828, STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873, or your local STERIS Representative.
Quantity237 units
DistributionNationwide Foreign: Canada, Peru, Mexico, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Columbia
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K082435AMSCO EVOLUTION MEDIUM STEAM STERILIZER
STERIS Corporation, Dec 30, 2008
K091731AMSCO EVOLUTION MEDIUM STEAM STERILIZER
STERIS Corporation, Sep 17, 2009
K112055AMSCO CHIMERON MEDIUM STEAM STERILIZER
STERIS Corporation, Dec 16, 2011