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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Caviwave Pro Ultrasonic Cleaning System, Product Usage: To wash (remove tissue, blood and other contaminants) or dry laparoscopic and general surgical instruments prior to final disinfection and sterilization as required.

Z-1559-2015

February 19, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Steris Corporation
Event
Event 70899
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
491 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1559-2015

Official wording

Reason: Should the Caviwave Pro Ultrasonic Cleaning System experience a temporary interruption in electrical power during a processing cycle, the circulation pump may stop functioning. In addition, it is possible that the ultrasonic generator may stop working. The machine does not provide an alert notifying the user of this device malfunction.

Code information: All units distributed between 12/20/2010 and 02/18/2015

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH,NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV and the countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Taiwan & United Arab Emirates.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Should the Caviwave Pro Ultrasonic Cleaning System experience a temporary interruption in electrical power during a processing cycle, the circulation pump may stop functioning. In addition, it is possible that the ultrasonic generator may stop working. The machine does not provide an alert notifying the user of this device malfunction.