# FDA recall Z-0876-2021

> **Steris Corporation** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-12-11.

## Product

Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector - Product Usage: intended for use in the cleaning and intermediate level disinfection of soiled reusable utensils, trays, glassware, bedpans and urinals, rubber and plastic goods, simple hard-surfaced rigid surgical instruments, such as forceps and clamps, theatre shoes, and other similar and related articles found in healthcare facilities.

## Reason for recall

The electrical contactor component present in the drying chamber of the Reliance Vision Single-Chamber Washer/Disinfector may malfunction, potentially leading to the heating elements in the drying chamber to overheat, eventually resulting in smoke and/or fire.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile,   China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel,   Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia,   Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates,   United Kingdom, Venezuela.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0876-2021
- **Recalling firm:** Steris Corporation
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-12-11
- **Report date:** 2021-01-27
- **Termination date:** 2022-06-21

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Mentor, OH, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0876-2021

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0876-2021. Retrieved 2026-06-14 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0876-2021. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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