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Class 2 Device Recall P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZER

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 Class 2 Device Recall P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZERsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmMay 24, 2018
Create DateJuly 10, 2018
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on June 27, 2023
Recall NumberZ-2411-2018
Recall Event ID 80293
510(K)NumberK141009 
Product Classification Sterilizer, steam - Product Code FLE
ProductFDI FORT DEFIANCE INDUSTRIES P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZER, NSN: 6530-01-641-4641 Product Usage: The Fort Defiance Industries Automated Field Steam Sterilizer Model P2131 is designed for sterilization of porous and non-porous, heat- and moisture-stable materials (e.g., surgical instruments and textiles) used in healthcare facilities. The P2131 sterilizer is a transportable device designed for use in a variety of austere environments.
Code Information Serial Numbers: AFS-0001 through AFS-0199
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Fort Defiance Industries, LLC
2411 Maremont Pkwy
Loudon TN 37774-1066
For Additional Information Contact
865-408-0100
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		During long-term storage (i.e. military depot), the interaction of stagnant water and dissimilar metals in the plumbing of the P2131 device produces deposits in the water system that can potentially interfere with the rear sight gauge and / or the water liquid level switch.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Device Design
ActionFort Defiance Industries (FDI) notified the consignees by email on 05/24/2018. The letter explained the issue. FDI has revised the (1) Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities, (2) preparation for transport / storage, (3) preventive maintenance, and (4) device warning statements. FDI has revised the procedures for safety switch verification during IQ/OQ/PQ and complete water drainage before transport / storage of the device.
Quantity in Commerce199 units
DistributionUS Nationwide Distribution in the states of PA. VA. TX
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = FLE
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