Celerity LCB053Recalls & reported problems
Steris Corporation · The Celerity 20 STEAM Process Challenge Device for Dynamic Air Removal Cycles has 25 packs with 25 controls. · Class 2
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10724995161566), received between Jan 4, 2023 and Mar 30, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Use of Device Problem” (2 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
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.
Recalls naming this device
- May 25, 2022Open, Classified
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Z-1793-2022 · Root cause: Environmental control · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Use of Device Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 30, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THEIR CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE CONTAINED A DRY BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR WHICH WAS "AFFECTING THE CASELOADS AND PATIENT CARE" FOR THE FACILITY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16645856 ↗MalfunctionJan 4, 2023Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem
THE USER FACILITY REPORTED THAT THEIR CELERITY 20 STEAM PROCESS CHALLENGE DEVICE BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR WAS DRY FOLLOWING A PROCESSING CYCLE. THE INSTRUMENT SUBJECT OF THE LOAD WAS REPROCESSED PRIOR TO USE RESULTING IN A PROCEDURE DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16098629 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.