AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7052HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7052HP...
Steris Corporation began a recall of AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7052HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Wire connected to the electrical box may shift out of its intended position, which may result in electrical arcing. Electrical arcing remains internal within the unit (no risk of shock to users)". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0909-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- STERIS Corporation
- Product
- AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector Model/Catalog Number: 7052HP Product Description: The AMSCO 7052HP Washer/Disinfector is intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps), utensils (such as bedpans, urinals, trays, bowl, basin and kidney dishes), rubber and plastic goods, theatre shoes and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.
- Product code
- MEC Disinfector, Medical Devices
- Reason for recall
- Wire connected to the electrical box may shift out of its intended position, which may result in electrical arcing. Electrical arcing remains internal within the unit (no risk of shock to users).
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- On November 19, 2025, firm began notifying customers via Urgent Medical Device Field Correction letters. All affected customers will be contacted by a STERIS Service Technician to arrange an onsite inspection of their units to perform the correction. If the affected unit has not been installed yet, the correction will be performed as part of the installation process. Users can continue to use their units prior to completion of the correction. Under normal operation, the system is designed to detect such electrical arcing specifically, indicating a Drying Over Temperature Switch Tripped alarm. Should your unit alarm, abort the cycle, turn off power to the unit, and contact STERIS.
- Quantity in commerce
- 10
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Victoria, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin and the countries of Australia.
- Product codes and lots
- Lot Code: UDI:00724995176587, 00724995176594, 00724995176570 Serial number of distributed units: 3619625011, 3621625009, 3621625012, 3621925006, 3621925009, 3622425006, 3622725007, 3623425005, 3623825002, 3624525002
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0909-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-0910-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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