Recall Z-0786-2021

Reason for recall

Purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate ( bleed ) following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch

FDA-determined cause: Process control

Action taken

Steris issued Urgent Medical Device Recall issued 12/2/20 to Distributors and Customers. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1.Please immediately inspect on-hand inventory for Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouches and Tubing. For the full list of affected product and associated lots, please reference Attachment A to this letter. 2. Please complete the Medical Device Recall Response Form included with this Customer Notification Letter and destroy any remaining product in inventory. STERIS will coordinate shipment of replacement product upon receipt of the completed Recall Response Form. Your STERIS Sales Representative can assist you should you have any questions while completing the form. 3. Return the completed Recall Response Form via email to: Regulatory_Compliance@STERIS.com or via fax to (440) 392-8963. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact Tammy Gentry, Product Manager, at (440) 392-8625 or STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873.