AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C Small Steam Sterilizers

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 3, 2015 Steris Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial #'s: 033331205, 033341248, 033351210, 033401221, 033411215, 033451217, 030741306, 031491314, 032381302, 032341304, 033281222, 030621412, 030871412, 030871410, 031751401, 031771425, 031781412, 031781414, 031911436, R020141502, R020151501, R020191502, R020201501, R020261502, R020261504, R020271501, 030341514, R020471501, 030501540, 030651519, R021001503, R021051501
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Steris Corporation
Reason for Recall:
In AMSCO Small Steam Sterilizers equipped with the CS-iQ feature, the sterilizer software inadvertently prevents the capability to operate the foot pedal, which allows the Operator to open and close the sterilizer door.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C Small Steam Sterilizers

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial #'s: 033331205, 033341248, 033351210, 033401221, 033411215, 033451217, 030741306, 031491314, 032381302, 032341304, 033281222, 030621412, 030871412, 030871410, 031751401, 031771425, 031781412, 031781414, 031911436, R020141502, R020151501, R020191502, R020201501, R020261502, R020261504, R020271501, 030341514, R020471501, 030501540, 030651519, R021001503, R021051501

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0210-2016

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