S40 S4000Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00724995090722), received between May 7, 2026 and May 7, 2026 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Markings/Labelling Problem” (1 report).

8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K090036, K101409, K102462, K113520, K131078, K161683, K170956, K173256, K180342, K182827, K190104, K191343, K192929, K210737, K211607, K222615, K230582, K230930, K232914, K243433, K251666); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 7, 2026Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED PRIOR TO A PATIENT PROCEDURE THAT THE BAR CODES ON THEIR S40 STERILANT WERE "BLURRY" AND "SMEARED" AND WERE UNABLE TO BE READ BY THE BAR CODE SCANNER. REPORT OF PROCEDURE POSTPONEMENTS AS INSTRUMENTS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE PROCESSED FOR USE IN PROCEDURES. NO REPORT OF INJURY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25110549 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K090036, K101409, K102462, K113520, K131078, K161683, K170956, K173256, K180342, K182827, K190104, K191343, K192929, K210737, K211607, K222615, K230582, K230930, K232914, K243433, K251666. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

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