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Terminated

AMSCO Warming Cabinet. Manufactured by: STERIS Corporation To raise the temperature of blankets, linens and sterile surgical IV/irrigation solutions to an acceptable level for various surgical, obstetrical, emergency, critical care and other healthcare applications.

FDA Recall Z-0603-2016 · Posted None

Recalling FirmSteris Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLGZ
Date Initiated2015-11-20
Date Terminated2016-10-27
Product Quantity2,319 units

Reason for Recall

The firm discovered that information printed on the quick reference magnet is incorrect; specifically, Fahrenheit to Celsius temperature conversions and the default Warming Cabinet temperature.

Firm Action

The firm, Steris, sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY FIELD CORRECTION NOTICE" letter dated 12/14/2015 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The firm included an updated quick reference magnet for each affected unit with the letter. The customers were instructed to replace your existing magnet with the enclosed magnet. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Product Manager, at 440-392-7705 or STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873.

Root Cause

Process change control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Canada, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam & Virgin Islands.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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