Steris recalls Evolution Loading Car and Transfer Carriage accessories for steam sterilizers due to potential front wheel locking failure causing unexpected forward falls.
The locking pin of the front wheel asse mbly of the Evolution Transfer Carriages may not remain full y engaged with the transfer carriage and result in the transfer carriage and loading car unexpectedly falling forward
Steris is recalling Evolution Loading Car and Transfer Carriage accessories for steam sterilizers because the front wheel locking mechanism might not stay engaged, causing the carriage to fall forward unexpectedly. This could lead to injury if the device falls on people or equipment.
The front wheel locking assembly may not stay securely engaged, causing the transfer carriage and loading car to fall forward unexpectedly. This could happen during use when the device is moving, potentially leading to injury from impact with people or equipment.
Users of steam sterilizers who own the recalled Evolution Loading Car or Transfer Carriage accessories are affected. Healthcare facilities and labs using these devices for medical equipment sterilization are most at risk.
Check for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 30021901 through 33631815. These numbers are printed on the product.
Look for the serial numbers listed in the recall notice (30021901 to 33631815) on the product.
The front wheel locking assembly may not stay securely engaged, causing the transfer carriage and loading car to fall forward unexpectedly during use.
Check the serial numbers on the product to see if it's in the recall list. If it is, stop using it until you can contact Steris for further instructions.
The recall notice does not mention any specific fix or remedy for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Steris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0586-2020 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-0586-2020 from Steris. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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