Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector - Product Usage: intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate level disinfection of soiled reusable utensils, trays, glassware, bedpans and urinals, rubber and plastic goods, simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments, such as forceps and clamps, theatre shoes, and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.

The electrical contactor component present in the drying chamber of the Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector may malfunction, potentially leading to the heating elements in the drying chamber to overheat, eventually resulting in smoke and/or fire.

On December 11, 2020, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to customers. The letter informed customers that heating elements in the drying chamber may overheat, eventually resulting in smoke and/or fire. The firm has developed an automatic shut off of the power to prevent the heating elements from overheating if this malfunction were to occur. The unit would remain "ON" in an alarm state, informing the user that service is required. All affected customers will be contacted by a STERIS service technician to arrange an onsite inspection of their unit(s) and perform the correction. Users can continue to use their devices prior to completion of the correction. Users are reminded to follow the instructions outlined in the Operator Manual should the unit alarm "Drying Temperature Too High" by aborting the cycle, turning off power to the unit, and contacting STERIS. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Sarah Brown, Senior Product Manager, at 440-392-7571, STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873, or your local STERIS Representative.