Health product recall

Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector (2020-11-23)

Starting date:
November 23, 2020
Posting date:
January 29, 2021
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-74869

Last updated: 2021-01-29

Affected Products 

Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

Reason

The Reliance Vision single-chamber washer/disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate level disinfection of soiled reusable utensils, trays, glassware, bedpans and urinals, rubber and plastic goods, simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments, such as forceps and clamps, theatre shoes, and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.

Steris has identified that in the remote occurrence in which the electrical contactor component present in the drying chamber of the Reliance Vision single-chamber washer/disinfector malfunctions, the heating element in the drying chamber could overheat, eventually resulting in smoke and/or fire.

Affected products

Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 

Model or catalog number

FH05-042
FH05-043
FH05-072

Companies
Manufacturer
STERIS CANADA ULC
490 BOUL. ARMAND-PARIS
Quebec
G1C 8A3
Quebec
CANADA