AMSCO AMSCO 600 Steam Sterilizer (REF EF1201142)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 Recessed 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995179434), received between Oct 14, 2021 and Sep 13, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (2 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Leak/Splash2
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Unspecified Infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 13, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED 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 17738631 ↗MalfunctionOct 28, 2021Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED 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 12715540 ↗MalfunctionOct 14, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE USER FACILITY CONTACTED STERIS REQUESTING FUNCTIONAL TESTING OF THEIR THREE AMSCO 600 STERILIZERS.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12637423 ↗
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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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