Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washer

Starting date:

July 14, 2012

Posting date:

September 3, 2012

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type III

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-23819

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Recalled Products

A. Reliance 130 Cart Washer

B. Reliance 130L Cart Washer

Reason

The Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washer/Disinfector is a high capacity mechanical washer intended for use in the washing, low-level disinfecting, and drying of carts, utensils, beds and other miscellaneous reusable items used in the care of patients at healthcare facilities.  In review of the reported events, Steris has learned users are not always familiar with the intended function of the door open/close commands and the washer's safety features.  To ensure users are properly operating the Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washer a "door close" confirmation button and door open delay will be installed on the Cart Washer(s).

Affected products