Class 2 Device Recall Amsco VPRO 1 and Amsco VPRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 01, 2011
• Date Posted: August 19, 2011
• Recall Status: Terminated on March 27, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-3041-2011
• Recall Event ID: 59520
• 510(K)Number: K062297 K083097
• Product Classification: sterilizer, chemical - Product Code MLR
• Product: Amsco¿ V-PRO 1 and Amsco¿ V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems Model #MLR, Serial # 033250701 - 031581115. ; ; The STERIS Amsco¿ V-PRO and V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilizer are self-contained stand alone devices, using vaporized hydrogen peroxide as the sterilant. The sterilizer is intended for use in the terminal sterilization of cleaned, rinsed, and dried, reusable metal and nonmetal medical devices used in healthcare facilities. The sterilization cycle operates at low pressure and temperatures, and is therefore suitable for processing medical devices sensitive to heat and moisture.
• Code Information: Model #MLR, V-PRO 1: S/N 033250701 through S/N 031571106; V-PRO 1 Plus: S/N 031800801 through S/N 031581115
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Steris Corporation; 5960 Heisley Rd; Mentor OH 44060
• For Additional Information Contact: Lindsey M. McGowan; 440-392-7519
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: STERIS learned that Amsco¿ V-PRO 1 and V-PRO 1 Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems users may experience premature wear of the vacuum pump and filtering assembly components. Users may also experience incomplete aeration of the device's chamber following a failed leak test.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: Steris Corporation sent an URGENT VOLUNTARY FIELD CORRECTION NOTICE dated August 5, 2011, to all affected customers.The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. A STERIS Service Representative will contact your facility to arrange for STERIS to upgrade your V-PRO System(s). You can continue to use your system prior to the installation of the system upgrades. In the interim period should you experience any alarms or aborted cycles, the load must be handled in accordance with the Amsco¿ V-PROTM 1 and V-PROTM 1Plus Low Temperature Sterilization Systems Operators Manual and your internal hospital procedures. For further information or if you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Field Service Dispatch at 1-800-333-8828.
• Quantity in Commerce: 663 units
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV & WY, and countries of: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = MLR and Original Applicant = STERIS Corporation