Reliance 1227 (REF FW03101)Recalls & reported problems
Corporation Steris Canada · The Reliance 1227 Cart and Utensil Washer-Disinfector is a high-capacity cart washer intended for cleaning and low-level disinfecting of instrument case carts and other reusable patient items such as bedpans, basins, and containers. · Class 2
All models of Reliance (8)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00724995193430), received between Mar 9, 2022 and Dec 11, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Use of Device Problem4
- Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
- Leak/Splash1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Aspiration/Inhalation1
- Bruise/Contusion1
- Eye Irritation1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 11, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT WHEN THE DOOR TO THEIR RELIANCE 1227 CART AND UTENSIL WASHER/DISINFECTOR WAS OPENED FOLLOWING A COMPLETED CYCLE, STEAM AND VAPOR CAME OUT CAUSING THE FACILITY'S SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO BE SET OFF. PATIENT PROCEDURES WERE SUBSEQUENTLY POSTPONED. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23780831 ↗MalfunctionMar 21, 2025Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Use of Device Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCED INHALATION AND EYE IRRITATION DURING A CYCLE FOR THEIR RELIANCE 1227 CART AND UTENSIL WASHER DISINFECTOR. THE EMPLOYEES SOUGHT TREATMENT AT THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY ROOM; HOWEVER, IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT TREATMENT MAY HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Aspiration/Inhalation; Eye Irritation
MAUDE report 21660320 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2024Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE'S ARM WAS BRUISED FROM CLOSING A RELIANCE 1227 CART AND UTENSIL WASHER DOOR WHILE UNLOADING A SECOND CART. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT.
Patient problems: Bruise/Contusion
MAUDE report 19286822 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2023Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THEIR 1227 RELIANCE CART AND UTENSIL WASHER/DISINFECTOR WAS LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR CAUSING AN EMPLOYEE TO SLIP. NO REPORT OF INJURY. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OF ADMINISTERED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16904406 ↗MalfunctionMar 9, 2022Use of Device Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Use of Device Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT TWO EMPLOYEES OBTAINED INJURIES AFTER OPERATING THEIR RELIANCE 1227 CART WASHER.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 13715739 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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