FDA recall record

Steris QKC1692E The QKC1692E Quick Connect device connects endoscopes to the sterilization recall — FDA Z-2284-2012

STERIS has been actively seeking devices for quick connect revalidation projects. STERIS was unable to obtain two (2) of the needed devices; these two…

Class IIclassification
Z-2284-2012official record ID
Sep 5, 2012report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2284-2012
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSteris Corporation
Report dateSep 5, 2012
Recall initiation dateAug 10, 2012
Quantity64 units
LocationMentor, OH, United States

Official product description

QKC1692E The QKC1692E Quick Connect device connects endoscopes to the sterilization tray for C1220E liquid chemical sterilization processor.

Why the product was recalled

STERIS has been actively seeking devices for quick connect revalidation projects. STERIS was unable to obtain two (2) of the needed devices; these two devices represent the design of seven (7) models in one quick connect. Due to the unavailability of these two validation devices, STERIS will remove 7 models from the labeling of QKC1692E and will re-label all QKC1692Es in the field..

Distribution information

Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AR, AK, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WV.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Visit.

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