Date Initiated by Firm |
August 01, 2012 |
Date Posted |
September 07, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 06, 2014 |
Recall Number |
Z-2335-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
62895 |
510(K)Number |
K090036 K101409 K102462
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Product Classification |
Sterilant Medical Devices - Product Code MED
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Product |
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. |
Code Information |
Model #: P6500, S/N 400000 through 406294 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Steris Corporation 5960 Heisley Rd Mentor OH 44060-1834
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For Additional Information Contact |
Lindsey M. McGowan 440-392-7519
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
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.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Nonconforming Material/Component |
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. |
Quantity in Commerce |
6,051 units |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) and the countries of Bahrain and Hong Kong. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = MED and Original Applicant = STERIS Corporation
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