AMSCO AMSCO 600 Steam Sterilizer (REF EF1201242)Recalls & reported problems
Steris Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. · The AMSCO 600 Vacuum 26 x 26 x 51-inch Electric Single Door Slide Cabinet is designed for sterilization of heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities. · Class 2
All models of AMSCO (45)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995179427), received between Aug 25, 2021 and May 7, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (4 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Leak/Splash4
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 7, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THEIR AMSCO 600 STERILIZER ONTO THE FLOOR. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21978318 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2025Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THEIR AMSCO 600 STERILIZER WAS LEAKING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21336211 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON WATER THAT HAD LEAKED ONTO THE FLOOR FROM THEIR AMSCO 600 STERILIZER. THE EMPLOYEE SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT HOWEVER, NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS ADMINISTERED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15422663 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT STEAM WAS LEAKING FROM TWO OF THEIR AMSCO 600 STERILIZERS ONTO THE FLOOR. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12365405 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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