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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2012-RN-01145-1
Product Name/Description Steris Reliance 130L Cart Washer (decontamination washer utensil)

Product Code: ST-FW-0220321101

Manufactured between March 1999 and October 2009

ARTG Number: 135530
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 22/11/2012
Responsible Entity Device Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue Steris has received reports of the washer door not functioning as expected. To ensure end users are adequately protected from potential exposure to hot water/steam a 'door close' confirmation button and door open delay will be installed on the affected cart washers.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Device Technologies is providing work around instructions and will be upgrading affected Reliance 130L Cart Washers.
Contact Information 1800 429 551 - Device Technologies Regulatory Affairs