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Steris AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector recalled for internal electrical arcing hazard

A wire in the electrical box of the AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector may shift out of position, causing electrical arcing inside the unit. The arcing occurs internally and does not pose a shock risk to users, but could affect equipment function or safety.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Steris recalls

What to do

  1. Check if your facility has a unit matching serial numbers 3619625011, 3621625009, 3621625012, 3621925006, 3621925009, 3622425006, 3622725007, 3623425005, 3623825002, or 3624525002
  2. Contact Steris Corporation for instructions on inspection or repair
  3. Do not discontinue use unless instructed by Steris
Official notice ↗

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Product
AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7052HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps), utensils (such as bedpans, urinals, trays, bowl, basin and kidney dishes), rubber and plastic goods, theatre shoes and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.
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Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

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Details

Units affected
10
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
5960 Heisley Rd, N/A, Mentor, OH, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0909-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7052HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps), utensils (such as bedpans, urinals, trays, bowl, basin and kidney dishes), rubber and plastic goods, theatre shoes and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities. Wire connected to the electrical box may shift out of its intended position, which may result in electrical arcing. Electrical arcing remains internal within the unit (no risk of shock to users). Lot Code: UDI:00724995176587, 00724995176594, 00724995176570 Serial number of distributed units: 3619625011, 3621625009, 3621625012, 3621925006, 3621925009, 3622425006, 3622725007, 3623425005, 3623825002, 3624525002 Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Victoria, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and the countries of Australia. Affected quantity: 10
Hazard
Wire connected to the electrical box may shift out of its intended position, which may result in electrical arcing. Electrical arcing remains internal within the unit (no risk of shock to users).

2 products in this recall

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