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FDA Device recall Z-0996-2019

AMSCO 5000 Series Washer/Disinfector Model # 5052

On 2019-03-20 the FDA classified a Class II recall of AMSCO 5000 Series Washer/Disinfector Model # 5052 by Steris, citing the software in the systems may not process the cycle originally intended. This could result in damage to the various medical devices and instruments processed in the washer/disin….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0996-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-12-20
Published2019-03-20
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanySteris
DistributionAL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

Product

AMSCO 5000 Series Washer/Disinfector Model # 5052

Reason

The software in the systems may not process the cycle originally intended. This could result in damage to the various medical devices and instruments processed in the washer/disinfector or potential for inadequate cleaning or disinfection.

Identifiers

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0996-2019%22

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