AMSCO 5052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector (2018-12-23)

Starting date:

December 23, 2018

Posting date:

January 23, 2019

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-68840

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

AMSCO 5052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

Reason

STERIS has identified that the software in the AMSCO 3052 and 5052 Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfectors equipped with an automated SCS Conveyor and barcode system may not process the cycle originally intended. This could result in damage to the various medical devices and instruments processed in the washer/disinfector or potential for inadequate cleaning or disinfection.

Affected products