FDA Device recall Z-0478-2014
AMSCO¿ Evolution¿ steam sterilizer Transfer Carriage
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-12-18
On 2013-12-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AMSCO¿ Evolution¿ steam sterilizer Transfer Carriage by Steris, citing the firm discovered that unlatching can occur when overloaded transfer carriages are pulled or maneuvered incorrectly or with excessive force.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0478-2014 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2013-10-18 |
| Published | 2013-12-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | Steris |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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.
Reason
The firm discovered that unlatching can occur when overloaded transfer carriages are pulled or maneuvered incorrectly or with excessive force.
Identifiers
| code_info | Serial Number Range: 030061103 - 0535531220 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0478-2014%22
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