Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15595 |
| Brand Name: | Steris Reliance EPS endoscope processor |
| Model: | All models |
| Affected: | All serial numbers |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Device Technologies New Zealand 47 Arrenway Drive Albany AUCKLAND 0632 |
| Contact Information: | 09 913 2000 |
| Manufacturer: | Steris Corporation |
| Issue: | Currently the air pipe on specific Fujinon endoscopes doesn't receive forced flow during the processing cycle. A new STERIS Flow unit 7 has been developed to facilitate forced flow of high level disinfecting solution through the air pipe and is required for Reliance EPS processing specific FUJINON G5 and G8 type flexible GI endoscopes. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 29/10/2013 |
