AMSCO 5052 (REF FH14042)Recalls & reported problems
Corporation Steris Canada · The AMSCO 5052 Single-Chamber Washer-Disinfector, double-door steam unit is designed for use in the cleaning and intermediate-level disinfection of soiled reusable utensils, trays, bedpans and urinals. It can also be used for rubber and plastic goods, simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments (such as forceps and clamps) and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities. · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995192952), received between Aug 19, 2025 and Sep 9, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Leak/Splash” (1 report).
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
- Leak/Splash1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Laceration(s)1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Leak/Splash
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50696621 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THEIR AMSCO 5052 SINGLE-CHAMBER WASHER/DISINFECTOR ALARMED AND THAT THE DOOR WAS OBSTRUCTED. AS AN EMPLOYEE WENT TO REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION, THE DOOR LOWERED AND CONTACTED THEIR HAND RESULTING IN AN INJURY. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT AND ADMINISTERED.
Patient problems: Laceration(s)
MAUDE report 22842753 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.