Events

Recall of Device Recall SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System

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
    67002
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0616-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-11-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-12-31
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-06-16
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124471
  • 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
    Sterilant, medical devices - Product Code MLR
  • Reason
    Customers indicated fluctuations in environmental conditions sites and gradual degradation/deformation of check valve o-rings following frequent contact with s40 sterilant use solution result in nuisance aborts.
  • Action
    STERIS sent an Urgent Voluntary Field Correction Notice dated November 21, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed that a STERIS Field Service Representative would contact their facility to schedule installation of the new hardware and updated software on their SYSTEM IE Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System(s). Customers were instructed that they may continue to operate the SYSTEM IE processor prior to the completion of the update. Customers with questions were instructed to contact STERIS Field Service Dispatch at 1-800-333-8828. For questions regarding this recall call 440-392-7519.

Device

Device Recall SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System
  • Model / Serial
    Model #6500 & 7500
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Product was also shipped to the following countries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Turkey & United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System, Distributed by STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH || The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical 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.
  • 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