Recall Z-1180-2016

Steris Corporation · initiated December 4, 2015

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Quick Connects. Steris Corporation. Model numbers: QKC1736E, QKC1736INT, QKC1737E, and QKC1737INT. Each Quick Connect contains a flow unit consisting of tubing, tethers, and adapters. For sterilant and rinse water used in endoscope washers.

Codes / lots: All Lots. Model numbers: QKC1736E, QKC1736INT, QKC1737E, and QKC1737INT.

Reason for recall

The firm discovered that one of the hysteroscope models listed for processing in four existing Quick Connects has one inlet port rather than two inlet ports as indicated in the Quick Connect processing instructions.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

On 1/18/2016 the firm sent Voluntary Field Correction NOtices to their customers.

Details

Recall number
Z-1180-2016
Initiated
December 4, 2015
Terminated
August 26, 2016
Product code
MED – Sterilant, Medical Devices
Quantity
809 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Russia, Spain, and United Kingdom.
Recalling firm
Steris Corporation, Mentor, OH

Official FDA recall record