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FDA Device recall Z-1596-2013

Quick Connect QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E. STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060 QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E con…

On 2013-07-03 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Quick Connect QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E. STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060 QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E con… by Steris, citing during a routine label review, the firm identified four SYSTEM 1E Quick Connects that will be updated to reflect the removal of obsolete device models. This labeling review proces….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1596-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-03-04
Published2013-07-03
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanySteris
DistributionUS

Product

Quick Connect QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E. STERIS Corporation, Mentor, OH 44060 QLC1677E, QRC1699E, QPC1721E and QFC1683E contain processing instructions, a Quick Reference Wall Chart and a flow unit. The flow unit consists of a Quick Reference Card, tubing, tethers and adapters for connecting specified devices to Flexible Processing Trays/Containers.

Reason

During a routine label review, the firm identified four SYSTEM 1E Quick Connects that will be updated to reflect the removal of obsolete device models. This labeling review process also highlighted the opportunity to combine two existing quick connects into a single product while eliminating the obsolete models.

Identifiers

code_infoLOT NUMBERS: QLC1677E: 1986157 - 2740157; QRC1699E: 1953884- 3376282 & QPC1721E/ QFC1683E: 3809423-Q001121.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1596-2013%22

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