The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0746-2017·Announced 2016-12-21

Steris Recalls Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support Systems

Steris Corporation is recalling 63 Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support Systems because spring arm screws may not be properly secured and could become loose.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device in a surgical setting) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential mechanical failure without confirmed adverse events.

Plain-English summary

Steris Corporation is recalling 63 units of the Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support System - 100 Spring Arm (EMS). The recall is due to a defect where a set of screws located on the spring arm were not properly secured with Loctite, which may cause the screws to become loose.

The affected devices are intended for use in surgical operating rooms or intraoperative surgical/imaging rooms where simultaneous multiple image viewing is required. The recall covers units distributed nationwide, including in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia.

Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact Steris Corporation for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The specific lot codes for the affected units are listed in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
Harmony Insight Diagnostic Monitor Support System - 100 Spring Arm (EMS) The system is intended for use in surgical operating rooms (OR) or intraoperative surgical/imaging rooms where simultaneous multiple image viewing is required
Manufacturer
Steris Corporation
Affected units
63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 20 states specifically: