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Recall of Device Recall AMSCO WARMING CABINET

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Steris Corporation.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    72825
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0603-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-11-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-10-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=142305
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Warmer, thermal, infusion fluid - Product Code LGZ
  • Reason
    The firm discovered that information printed on the quick reference magnet is incorrect; specifically, fahrenheit to celsius temperature conversions and the default warming cabinet temperature.
  • Action
    The firm, Steris, sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY FIELD CORRECTION NOTICE" letter dated 12/14/2015 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm included an updated quick reference magnet for each affected unit with the letter. The customers were instructed to replace your existing magnet with the enclosed magnet. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Product Manager, at 440-392-7705 or STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873.

Device

Device Recall AMSCO WARMING CABINET
  • Model / Serial
    Serial #'s: 0428014026 - 0432115014
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam & Virgin Islands.
  • Product Description
    AMSCO¿ Warming Cabinet. Manufactured by: STERIS Corporation || To raise the temperature of blankets, linens and sterile surgical IV/irrigation solutions to an acceptable level for various surgical, obstetrical, emergency, critical care and other healthcare applications.
  • Manufacturer
    Steris Corporation

Manufacturer

Steris Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Steris Corporation, 5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor OH 44060-1834
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Steris Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA