—#121539

Product

Harmony Equipment Management System, Model #603X/80XX, STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH Harmony Equipment Management Systems (EMS) are used in hospital facilities to provide ready access to medical gasses, electrical power and audio/visual data services, in addition to managing surgical support equipment such as endoscopic equipment, cautery devices and insufflators.

Affected lot / code info: Serial numbers 0422503114 - 0426604096

Why it was recalled

Drger Medical GmbH has notified STERIS of the potential for a break in the drive screw contained in the motorized ceiling supply unit, a component of the Harmony EMS system. The ceiling supply unit controls the motorized adjustment of the height and rotation of the supply column. Should a break occur in the drive screw, there is potential for the adjustable arm to drop down, causing the EMS sys

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

STERIS sent an Urgent Voluntary Field Correction Notice dated August 15, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. STERIS action- Drager Medical has provided STERIS instructions for inspection of the alignment of the mounting plate of the motor unit. If it is found that the mounting plate is bent, the drive screw within the motor unit must be replaced. STERIS will visit your facility to inspect the motorized ceiling supply unit of your Harmony EMS system(s) and if damage is observed, will replace the drive screw within the motor unit. For further information or if you have any questions regarding our visit to your facility, please contact STERIS Field Service Dispatch at 1-800-333-8828.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide distribution: USA including the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-08-15
Posted by FDA: 2013-11-06
Terminated: 2014-04-28
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #121539. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.