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Steris AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector recalled for internal electrical arcing hazard

A wire inside the AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector may shift out of position and cause electrical arcing within the unit. The arcing occurs inside the machine and does not pose a shock risk to users. This affects 22 units with specific serial numbers distributed in the US and Australia.

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

What to do

  1. Check if your unit's serial number matches the recall list (contact Steris or your distributor with your serial number)
  2. If your unit is affected, contact Steris Corporation for repair or replacement instructions
  3. Do not discontinue use unless instructed by Steris—internal arcing does not create immediate safety risk to operators
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7053HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7053HP 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
22
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
5960 Heisley Rd, N/A, Mentor, OH, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0910-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
AMSCO 7053HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7053HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7053HP 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: 00724995176662, 00724995176679, 00724995176655 Serial numbers of distributed units: 3619725008, 3619725011, 3619725013, 3621625010, 3621625011, 3621625013, 3621625014, 3621625015, 3621925001, 3621925002, 3621925005, 3621925010, 3622425005, 3622725005, 3622725011, 3622725012, 3623125006, 3623425016, 3623825008, 3624025002, 3624025008, 3624525007 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: 22
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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