ASC2000 Ambulatory Surgical Table. Model #MTS110003. The device is used to provide complete and flexible positioning for surgical procedures.
- Company
- Steris Corp
- Recall Initiated
- April 17, 2009
- Posted
- July 7, 2009
- Terminated
- March 1, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-1597-2009
- Quantity
- 412 units
- Firm Location
- Mentor, OH
Reason for Recall
Upon investigation, the firm determined that repetitive rubbing of the hydraulic hoses against the interior of the stainless steel shroud may result in the rupture of the hydraulic hoses causing loss of control of the table surface.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US (states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV), AUSTRALIA, BANGLADESH, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR, GERMANY, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, ITALY, KOREA, MEXICO, PHILIPPINES, PORTUGAL, SINGAPORE, SPAIN, SRI LANKA and THAILAND.
Lot / Code Info
All serial numbers.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
A Field Correction Notice dated April 17, 2009 was issued to customers. The letter described the potential problem of the unit. The letter also notified customers of the corrective actions to be taken by the firm. A Steris technician will visit affected accounts to inspect the hydraulic hoses and replace any that show abrasion and will make other preventive corrections. For further information or if you have questions regarding the servicing of your unit, please contact the STERIS Field Service Dispatch at 1-800-288-2805.