# FDA recall Z-1779-2019

> **Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-04-18.

## Product

Skytron Integrity 270 Steam Sterilizer and Skytron Integrity 270VP Steam    Product Usage:  The SKYTRON Integrity 270 Steam Sterilizer for use in health care facilities. The Integrity Sterilizer incorporates high-pressure steam to sterilize nonporous or porous items and materials used in the health care industry

## Reason for recall

Weld attaching the air heater assembly to the main sterilizer unit has shown signs of fatigue/failure

## Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution -  AK, IA, MS

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1779-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Skytron, Div. The KMW Group, Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-04-18
- **Report date:** 2019-06-19
- **Termination date:** 2020-04-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1779-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1779-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-12 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1779-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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