FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#118047

Product

Quick Connect QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E. STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060 QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E contain processing instructions, a Quick Reference Wall Chart and a flow unit. The flow unit consists of a Quick Reference Card, tubing, tethers and adapters for connecting specified devices to Flexible Processing Trays/Containers.

FDA product code
MEDSterilant, Medical Devices
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K113520
Affected lot / code info
LOT NUMBERS: QLC1677E: 1986157 - 2740157; QRC1699E: 1953884- 3376282 & QPC1721E/ QFC1683E: 3809423-Q001121.

Why it was recalled

During a routine label review, the firm identified four SYSTEM 1E Quick Connects that will be updated to reflect the removal of obsolete device models. This labeling review process also highlighted the opportunity to combine two existing quick connects into a single product while eliminating the obsolete models.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling Change Control

Action the firm took

STERIS sent a Customer Notification letter dated February 19, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to replace their existing labels with labels they provided in their customer notification package. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you and as always STERIS Corporation is dedicated to support our products and valued Customers. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact your STERIS Capital Account Manager. For further questions please call (440)392-7348

Recalling firm

Firm
Steris Corporation
Address
5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor, Ohio 44060-1834

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution including the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and WY.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-03-04
Posted by FDA
2013-06-26
Terminated
2013-07-02
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #118047. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.