Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers Recalled by Steris Corporation Due to STERIS has identified that the control board software...

Date: February 19, 2015
Company: Steris Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Steris Corporation directly.

Affected Products

AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers, STERIS Corporation. AMSCO C Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Medium Sterilizer. Designed for sterilization of heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.

Quantity: 701 units

Why Was This Recalled?

STERIS has identified that the control board software in select AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C units will interrupt and cancel a processing cycle should the selected sterilizer shutdown time coincide with a processing cycle. This may result in a procedure delay.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 48 states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC

Affected (48 states)Not affected

About Steris Corporation

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report