Reliance 6000 Series (REF REC6202DS)Recalls & reported problems
Corporation Steris Canada · The 6000 Series Reliance Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinet, 20 Scopes (requires connectors) is designed to ensure a clean storage location for disinfected endoscopes and to protect the endoscopes from damage while in storage. · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995168124), received between Jul 13, 2023 and Jul 31, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 reports).
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information3
- Sharp Edges3
Patient problems
- Laceration(s)4
- Abrasion1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 31, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
The user facility reported that employees sustained cuts to their arms while loading and unloading endoscopes from their 6000 Series Reliance Endoscope Drying and Storage Cabinet. It is unknown whether medical treatment was sought or administered.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 50097562 ↗MalfunctionAug 15, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT TWO EMPLOYEES RECEIVED INJURIES FROM "SHARP EDGES" WHILE WIPING DOWN A 6000 SERIES ENDO DRYING CABINET. THE FIRST USER SUFFERED A MINOR LACERATION ON HER FINGER AND RECEIVED A BANDAGE FROM A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THE SECOND SUFFERED A CUT ON THE BACK OF HER HAND AND RECEIVED STERI-STRIPS FROM A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 19995929 ↗MalfunctionFeb 8, 2024Sharp Edges; Sharp Edges
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A CUT ON THEIR HAND WHILE CLEANING THEIR 6000 SERIES RELIANCE ENDOSCOPE DRYING AND STORAGE CABINET. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OR ADMINISTERED.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 18669487 ↗MalfunctionJan 18, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Sharp Edges; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Sharp Edges
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THREE EMPLOYEES OBTAINED CUTS TO THEIR HANDS WHILE CLEANING THEIR RELIANCE ENDOSCOPE DRYING AND STORAGE CABINET. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OR ADMINISTERED.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 18536742 ↗MalfunctionJul 13, 2023Sharp Edges; Sharp Edges
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A CUT INJURY WHILE RETRIEVING EQUIPMENT FROM THEIR RELIANCE 6000 SERIES ENDOSCOPE STORAGE CABINET. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT AND ADMINISTERED (STITCHES).
Patient problems: Abrasion
MAUDE report 17321632 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.