The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Devices)·Z-1596-2013·Announced 2013-07-03

STERIS Recalls Quick Connects for Labeling Updates

STERIS Corporation is recalling four Quick Connect products to update labeling and remove obsolete device models.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is for a labeling update to remove obsolete models, which is a documentation issue with no reported harm, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

STERIS Corporation is recalling four SYSTEM 1E Quick Connect products (QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E, and QFC1683E). The recall involves 38 units of QLC1677E and 128 units of QRC1699E. The products were distributed nationwide, including in 30 specific states.

The firm identified the need for this recall during a routine label review. The goal is to update the products to reflect the removal of obsolete device models and to combine two existing quick connects into a single product. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected Quick Connects and contact STERIS Corporation for instructions on how to return or replace the products.

The recalled product

Product
Quick Connect QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E. STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060 QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E contain processing instructions, a Quick Reference Wall Chart and a flow unit. The flow unit consists of a Quick Reference Card, tubing, teth
Manufacturer
Steris Corporation

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • LOT NUMBERS: QLC1677E: 1986157 - 2740157
  • QRC1699E: 1953884- 3376282 & QPC1721E/ QFC1683E: 3809423-Q001121.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 30 states specifically: