AMSCO 5052 (REF FH14072)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
- 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 00724995192976), received between Mar 29, 2023 and Jun 9, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method” (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
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Unintended Movement1
- Use of Device Problem1
Patient problems
- Bruise/Contusion2
- Pain2
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 9, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE OBTAINED AN INJURY TO THEIR HAND WHILE TRYING TO PUSH A CONTAINER BACK INTO THEIR AMSCO 5052 WASHER/DISINFECTOR WHILE THE DOOR WAS CLOSING. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE EMPLOYEE SOUGHT OR RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 25447162 ↗MalfunctionNov 7, 2025Unintended Movement; Unintended Movement
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE DOOR TO THEIR AMSCO 5052 SINGLE-CHAMBER WASHER/DISINFECTOR DROPPED CONTACTING AN EMPLOYEE'S FINGERS. THE EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A BRUISE ON TWO FINGERS; HOWEVER, THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT AND CONTINUED WORKING.
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion
MAUDE report 23498897 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2023Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE AN OBSTRUCTED RACK FROM INSIDE THE AMSCO 5052 WASHER/DISINFECTOR CHAMBER, WHEN THE DOOR CAME DOWN AND CONTACTED THE EMPLOYEES HAND. THE EMPLOYEE SOUGHT AND RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT.
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion
MAUDE report 17747174 ↗MalfunctionMar 29, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AS AN EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING THEIR AMSCO 5052 WASHER/DISINFECTOR, THE DOOR OF THE UNIT CLOSED ON THE EMPLOYEE'S HAND RESULTING IN AN INJURY. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT AND ADMINISTERED, AND THE EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 16638068 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.