SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Processing System, Model # P6500, S/N: 400001 through 405005; Mfr. By: STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060. Product Usage: The SYSTEM 1E Liquid Chemical 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 their accessories.
FDA Recall Z-3124-2011 · Posted 2011-09-01
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Recalling FirmSteris Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMLR
Date Initiated2011-08-11
Date Terminated2013-03-19
Product Quantity2,235 units
Reason for Recall
STERIS learned that SYSTEM 1E users may experience aborted cycles due to a failure within the UV light system.
Firm Action
STERIS sent an "Urgent Field Correction Notice" letter dated July 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that STERIS Service Representative will contact customers to schedule the repair of the recalled product. For further information or questions contact STERIS Field Service Dispact at 1-800-333-8828.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the country of Bahrain.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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