AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers, STERIS Corporation. AMSCO C Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Medium Sterilizer. Designed for sterilization of heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: AMSCO 400 Units: Serial #'s: 030051501 - 033641440; AMSCO C Units: Serial #'s: R020051501 - R023641403.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- STERIS has identified that the control board software in select AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C units will interrupt and cancel a processing cycle should the selected sterilizer shutdown time coincide with a processing cycle. This may result in a procedure delay.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers, STERIS Corporation. AMSCO C Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Medium Sterilizer. Designed for sterilization of heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
AMSCO 400 Units: Serial #'s: 030051501 - 033641440; AMSCO C Units: Serial #'s: R020051501 - R023641403.
Distribution:
Nationwide distribution
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1561-2015
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