Steris Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-0478-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

AMSCO¿ Evolution¿ steam sterilizer Transfer Carriage. Product Usage: Mobile, wheeled transportation unit utilized to carry, load, & unload the Loading Car into and out of steam sterilizer units.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 18, 2013

Date Posted: December 18, 2013

Recall Number: Z-0478-2014

Event ID: 66874

Reason for Recall:

The firm discovered that unlatching can occur when overloaded transfer carriages are pulled or maneuvered incorrectly or with excessive force.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 936 units

Code Information:

Serial Number Range: 030061103 - 0535531220

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the states of: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY and the District of Columbia including the countries of: Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guam, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates & Venezuela.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated