Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 23, 2022
Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit board assembly may result in premature wear of the power regulator, l…
Steris Corporation recalled GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutt… - a moderate-severity action.
GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutt… was recalled by Steris Corporation in November 23, 2022. Reason: Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0241-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Steris Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0241-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0241-2023) was formally reported on November 23, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 17, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Steris Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mentor, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 5 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit board assembly may result in premature wear of the power regulator, leading to the regulators failure which … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
5 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
GI4000 Electrosurgical Unit - intended to deliver electrosurgical outputs to perform cutting and/or coagulation and coagulation with or without delivery of argon gas, in flexible endoscopic applications. MODEL #(s): G1110001
Two electronic diode components (D1 & D4) placed in the reverse orientation on the controller printed circuit board assembly may result in premature wear of the power regulator, leading to the regulators failure which could cause a full power loss. If the regulator failure were to occur during a patient procedure, a procedural delay may result
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0241-2023 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2022 |
| Date initiated | October 17, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Steris Corporation |
| Firm location | Mentor, OH |
| Affected scope | 5 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution in the states of Arizona, Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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