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 - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 19, 2015 Steris Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    AMSCO 400 Units: Serial #'s: 030051501 - 033641440; AMSCO C Units: Serial #'s: R020051501 - R023641403.
  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:
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.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1561-2015

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