FDA recall record

Skytron, Div. The KMW Group Skytron Integrity 270 Steam Sterilizer and Skytron Integrity recall — FDA Z-1779-2019

Weld attaching the air heater assembly to the main sterilizer unit has shown signs of fatigue/failure

Class IIclassification
Z-1779-2019official record ID
Jun 19, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1779-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSkytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc.
Report dateJun 19, 2019
Recall initiation dateApr 18, 2019
Quantity5 units
LocationGrand Rapids, MI, United States

Official product description

Skytron Integrity 270 Steam Sterilizer and Skytron Integrity 270VP Steam Product Usage: The SKYTRON Integrity 270 Steam Sterilizer for use in health care facilities. The Integrity Sterilizer incorporates high-pressure steam to sterilize nonporous or porous items and materials used in the health care industry

Why the product was recalled

Weld attaching the air heater assembly to the main sterilizer unit has shown signs of fatigue/failure

Distribution information

US Nationwide Distribution - AK, IA, MS

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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