Steris Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2122-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

The Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washer/Disinfector is a high capacity mechanical washer intended for use in the washing, low-level disinfecting, and drying of carts, utensils, beds and other miscellaneous reusable items used in the care of patients at healthcare facilities / Crated for shipping.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 14, 2012

Date Posted: August 8, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2122-2012

Event ID: 62557

Reason for Recall:

To ensure that users are properly operating the Reliance 130 and 130L Cart Washers, a door close confirmation button and door open delay will be installed on your cart washer.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 367

Code Information:

The codes for the product are Julian date-coded. They follow the following pattern: AABBBCCDDD AA is a two digit code representing the manufacturing facility number BBB is a three digit code representing the day of the year that the device was manufactured CC is a two digit code representing the Julian year that the device was manufactured DDD is a three digit code representing the number of the number of the device manufactured that day. For example, a serial number of 3606499005 indicates that the device was manufactured in facility number 36, on the 64th day of the year of 1999, and the device was the 5th device manufactured that day. The serial number ranges for the devices being recalled are: RELIANCE¿ 130: 3606499005 3626709006 RELIANCE¿ 130L: 3629299006 3628809011

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of : AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. and the countries of : Australia, South Korea, France, Italy, Lebanon, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, UAE, United Kingdom and Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated