AMSCO AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizer (REF SR3202210021)Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00724995211110), received between Sep 14, 2023 and Sep 14, 2023 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (1 report).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K111223, K212424); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 14, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT AN EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING THEIR AMSCO 400 STERILIZER THE EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A BURN ON THEIR WRIST. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OR ADMINISTERED.

  Patient problems: Burn(s)

  MAUDE report 17744082 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K111223, K212424. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-0210-2016 · Sep 3, 2015 · Terminated
  AMSCO 400 and AMSCO C Small Steam Sterilizers
• Z-1561-2015 · Feb 19, 2015 · Terminated
  AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers, STERIS Corporation. AMSCO C Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Small Sterilizer, AMSCO 400 Medium Sterilizer. Designed for sterilization of heat
• Z-0915-2013 · Feb 12, 2013 · Terminated
  AMSCO C and AMSCO 400 Steam Sterilizers designed for sterilization of heat and moisture-stable materials used in healthcare facilities.