FDA Device recall Z-2411-2018
FDI FORT DEFIANCE INDUSTRIES P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZER, NSN: 6530-01-641-4641 Product Usage: The Fort Defiance Industries Auto…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-07-18
On 2018-07-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of FDI FORT DEFIANCE INDUSTRIES P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZER, NSN: 6530-01-641-4641 Product Usage: The Fort Defiance Industries Auto… by Fort Defiance Industries, citing during long-term storage (i.e. military depot), the interaction of stagnant water and dissimilar metals in the plumbing of the P2131 device produces deposits in the water system t….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2411-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-05-24 |
| Published | 2018-07-18 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Fort Defiance Industries |
| Distribution | US |
Product
FDI FORT DEFIANCE INDUSTRIES P2131 AUTOMATED FIELD STEAM STERILIZER, NSN: 6530-01-641-4641 Product Usage: The Fort Defiance Industries Automated Field Steam Sterilizer Model P2131 is designed for sterilization of porous and non-porous, heat- and moisture-stable materials (e.g., surgical instruments and textiles) used in healthcare facilities. The P2131 sterilizer is a transportable device designed for use in a variety of austere environments.
Reason
During long-term storage (i.e. military depot), the interaction of stagnant water and dissimilar metals in the plumbing of the P2131 device produces deposits in the water system that can potentially interfere with the rear sight gauge and / or the water liquid level switch.
Identifiers
| code_info | Serial Numbers: AFS-0001 through AFS-0199 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2411-2018%22
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