Caviwave Pro Ultrasonic Cleaning System, Product Usage: To wash (remove tissue, blood and other contaminants) or dry laparoscopic and general surgical instruments prior to final disinfection and sterilization as required.
FDA Recall Z-1559-2015 · Posted 2015-04-30
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Recalling FirmSteris Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMDZ
Date Initiated2015-02-19
Date Terminated2015-10-21
Product Quantity491 units
Reason for Recall
Should the Caviwave Pro Ultrasonic Cleaning System experience a temporary interruption in electrical power during a processing cycle, the circulation pump may stop functioning. In addition, it is possible that the ultrasonic generator may stop working. The machine does not provide an alert notifying the user of this device malfunction.
Firm Action
STERIS sent an Urgent Field Correction Notice letter dated March 9, 2015 customers. The letter identified the description of the product, description of the problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873 or local sales representative.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH,NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and the countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan & United Arab Emirates.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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