RELIANCE Reliance 6500 (REF REL650012MU)Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · RELIANCE 6500 Series HEPA Filter Drying Cabinet, 12 Scope Main Unit is designed to help you manage access to your endoscope inventory, track key parameters, and easily access vertically hanging endoscopes, all in an organized and controlled drying environment. · Class 2
- 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 00724995229504), received between Dec 3, 2025 and Apr 30, 2026 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Detachment of Device or Device Component2
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Head Injury1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THE HOOK TO THEIR 6500 SERIES RELIANCE ENDOSCOPE DRYING AND STORAGE CABINET CONTACTED THE EMPLOYEE'S HEAD. IT IS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT OR ADMINISTERED.
Patient problems: Head Injury
MAUDE report 25046610 ↗MalfunctionJan 16, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WAS OPENING THEIR 6500 SERIES RELIANCE ENDOSCOPE DRYING AND STORAGE CABINET, A SCOPE HOLDER COMPONENT DETACHED AND FELL TO THE BASE OF THE CABINET. WHILE BENDING TO RETRIEVE THE FALLEN COMPONENT, AN ENDOSCOPE ULTRASOUND ADAPTOR WITH ITS HOLDER FELL FROM THE CABINET AND CONTACTED THE EMPLOYEE'S HEAD RESULTING IN AN INJURY. MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS SOUGHT; IT IS UNKNOWN IF MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS ADMINISTERED.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available
MAUDE report 24094387 ↗MalfunctionDec 3, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THE CHAMBER DOOR TO THEIR 6500 SERIES RELIANCE ENDOSCOPE DRYING AND STORAGE CABINET DETACHED WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING THE CHAMBER. NO REPORT OF INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23708653 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.