VERIFY Steam Test Pack (20 Tests and 5 controls) Item Number: S3065 Intended for use in insta...

FDA Recall #Z-0780-2023 — Class II — December 12, 2022

Recall #Z-0780-2023 Date: December 12, 2022 Classification: Class II Status: Ongoing

Product Description

VERIFY Steam Test Pack (20 Tests and 5 controls) Item Number: S3065 Intended for use in installation testing and routine monitoring of steam and ethylene oxide sterilization processes

Reason for Recall

Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been.

Recalling Firm

Steris Corporation — Mentor, OH

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

60 boxes

Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: AE AT CA CO ES FI GU IN IT JP MX SG TH TW ZA

Code Information

UDI: 10724995023840 lot #230613

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated