Recall Z-1822-2013
Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc. · initiated June 10, 2013
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
Product
Medline Steam Biological Indicators, SteriTec Product Code PL 353, Distributor Product Code MDS200525 EZTest Steam Biological Indicator: Mesa EZTest Steam Biological Indicator is a self contained Biological Indicator intended for monitoring the efficacy of 121C, 132C, 134C and 135C steam sterilization cycles. Mesa EZTest has a recommended incubation time of 24 hours.
Codes / lots: Affected Biological Indicator Lot No.: S-444
Reason for recall
Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specification with the label claims.
FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action taken
The firm, SteriTec, sent all customers recall notifications via e-mail. The e-mail included a .pdf file of the recall notification letter entitled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" dated June 11, 2013. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter also informed customers of MesaLabs, "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated June 7, 2013 to its customers. The customers were instructed to notify SteriTec products of receipt of this notification via email at: Jon@SteriTecproducts.com or fax to: 303-660-4213 Attn: Director Regulatory Affairs; examine the lot number printed on the packaging components; place affected items in hold and do not sell or distribute these lots; record inventory of all items remaining in your warehouse and all items that have been distributed; advise SteriTec of the status of all inventory you received used or unused, if you have distributed the affected product to other locations within your healthcare system, notify them immediately of this recall, ask them to provide inventory status and proceed with destruction or return via instructions provided in letter-If you have shipping questions, please contact SteriTec directly at 303-660-4201, or email us at: Info@SteriTecproducts.com, and also provide this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance or our offices at 303-660-4201. SteriTec's hours of operation are 7:30am Mountain Standard Time (MST) through 5:00pm MST.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-1822-2013
- Initiated
- June 10, 2013
- Posted by FDA
- July 29, 2013
- Terminated
- December 19, 2013
- Product code
- FRC – Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process
- Quantity
- 8200 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Canada, British Virgin Island, Czech Republic, Italy, and Turkey.
- Recalling firm
- Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc., Englewood, CO
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1823-2013 Class II | Cardinal Steam Biological Indicator, SteriTec Product Code PL 218, Distributor Product…Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the… | 06/10/2013Terminated |
| Z-1824-2013 Class II | EZTest Steam Biological Indicator, SteriTec Product Code EZS and EZS-400 EZTest Steam…Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the… | 06/10/2013Terminated |
| Z-1825-2013 Class II | Getinge Assure Accufast BI Test Pack w/ 5 Controls, SteriTec Product Code PL 395…Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the… | 06/10/2013Terminated |
| Z-1826-2013 Class II | Getinge Assure Accufast BI Test Pack w/ 25 Controls, SteriTec Product Code PL 395/25…Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the… | 06/10/2013Terminated |
| Z-1827-2013 Class II | Mesa Labs Smart-Read 10^5 EZ Test BI Test Pack, SteriTec Product Code PL 298/25…Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the… | 06/10/2013Terminated |
| Z-1828-2013 Class II | Medline Med-Checks BI Test packs with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code…Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the… | 06/10/2013Terminated |
| Z-1829-2013 Class II | Cardinal BI Stat Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product…Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the… | 06/10/2013Terminated |