The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2335-2012·Announced 2012-09-19

Steris SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant System Recalled for Hose Disconnection

Steris Corporation is recalling 6,051 SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing Systems because the hose can disconnect when the unit is left on, causing water leakage and property damage.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves significant property damage reports due to water leakage, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Steris Corporation is recalling 6,051 units of the SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing System. The affected units are Model P6500 with serial numbers ranging from 400000 through 406294. These systems are intended for the liquid chemical sterilization of manually cleaned, immersible, and reusable critical and semi-critical heat-sensitive medical devices, including endoscopes and their accessories.

The recall was initiated after complaint investigations revealed that when the units are left on and not in use at night and/or on weekends, the hose can disconnect or separate. This disconnection results in water leakage that can cause damage to property.

The affected units were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Bahrain and Hong Kong. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected units and contact Steris Corporation for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing System. The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Sterilant Processing System is intended for the liquid chemical sterilization of manually cleaned immersible and reusable critical and semi-critical heat sensitive medical devices, including endoscopes and
Manufacturer
Steris Corporation
Affected units
6,051

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)

  • Model #: P6500
  • S/N 400000 through 406294

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.