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Health product recall

AMSCO V-PROL MAX LOW TEMPERATURE STERILZiation system (2016-05-30)

Starting date:
May 30, 2016
Posting date:
June 13, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-58834

Affected products

A. AMSCO V-PROL MAX LOW TEMPERATURE STERILZiation system

Reason

Steris has identified that V-PRO 1, V-PRO 1 plus, and V-PRO maX sterilizers manufactured after January 1, 2014 may not display the correct date as of February 29, 2016. If users do not manually change the system date of the V-PRO unit, the unit's display and cycle printout will contain an incorrect date. Firm stated only V-PRO maX is sold in Canada.

Affected products

A. AMSCO V-PROL MAX LOW TEMPERATURE STERILZiation system

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.  

Model or catalog number
  • VP30002101
  • VP30002106
  • VP30003106
Companies
Manufacturer

Steris Mexico

790 Avante Ave., Industrial Park

Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon

67190

MEXICO