Steris Corporation: Medical Device Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: Z-1180-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Quick Connects. Steris Corporation. Model numbers: QKC1736E, QKC1736INT, QKC1737E, and QKC1737INT. Each Quick Connect contains a flow unit consisting of tubing, tethers, and adapters. For sterilant and rinse water used in endoscope washers.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 4, 2015

Date Posted: March 23, 2016

Recall Number: Z-1180-2016

Event ID: 73009

Reason for Recall:

The firm discovered that one of the hysteroscope models listed for processing in four existing Quick Connects has one inlet port rather than two inlet ports as indicated in the Quick Connect processing instructions.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 809 units

Code Information:

All Lots. Model numbers: QKC1736E, QKC1736INT, QKC1737E, and QKC1737INT.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Qatar, Russia, Spain, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated