Fort Defiance recalls P2131 sterilizers due to water deposits from long-term storage causing potential issues with rear sight gauge or water level switch. Affected units have serial numbers AFS-0001 to AFS-0199.
During long-term storage (i.e. military depot), the interaction of stagnant water and dissimilar metals in the plumbing of the P2131 device produces deposits in the water system that can potentially interfere with the rear sight gauge and / or the water liquid level switch.
Fort Defiance is recalling its P2131 Automated Field Steam Sterilizer because stagnant water in long-term storage can create deposits that might interfere with the rear sight gauge or water level switch. This could lead to improper sterilization if the device isn't functioning correctly.
During long-term storage, stagnant water interacts with dissimilar metals in the device's plumbing, creating deposits. These deposits can potentially interfere with the rear sight gauge or water liquid level switch, which might cause improper sterilization if the device isn't functioning correctly.
Healthcare facilities using the P2131 sterilizer for medical equipment are most likely affected. Units with serial numbers AFS-0001 through AFS-0199 are the specific models recalled.
Check for serial numbers starting with AFS-0001 through AFS-0199 on the device. The P2131 model is designed for sterilizing medical equipment in austere environments.
Look for serial numbers starting with AFS-0001 through AFS-0199 on the device.
The recall is due to water deposits from long-term storage that could interfere with the rear sight gauge or water level switch.
The model number is P2131, with serial numbers ranging from AFS-0001 to AFS-0199.
Deposits from stagnant water in the plumbing could potentially interfere with the rear sight gauge or water level switch, which might lead to improper sterilization.
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Subject: Recall Z-2411-2018 — Fort Defiance Fort Defiance Hello, I own a Fort Defiance that is covered by recall Z-2411-2018 from Fort Defiance. 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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