Recall Z-2325-2012

Steris Corporation · initiated August 2, 2012

Class III Terminated

Class III – products unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction but that violate FDA labeling or manufacturing laws

Product

100 ft roll of tubing inside a cardboard box. Medical devices are sealed into the tubes prior to ethylene oxide sterilization. Tube maintains sterility of the enclosed medical devices until opened.

Codes / lots: Product code KCT; Lot number: 60263

Reason for recall

On 7/20/2012 the firm became aware that a lot of tubing was distributed by the supplier after it was rejected by Steris due to failing process indicators.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

Steris sent a Urgent Voluntary Recall Notice letter dated August 2, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Steris has learned that the VIS-U-All tubing is not performing to product specifications. Upon receipt of replacement product we ask that you destroy any remaining inventory of the affected lot in your possession. In the interim period, should you receive a failing result following a sterilization cycle, the results must be handled in accordance with your internal hospital procedures. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause you. For further questions please call 1-(800) 548-4873.

Details

Recall number
Z-2325-2012
Initiated
August 2, 2012
Posted by FDA
September 6, 2012
Terminated
September 4, 2013
Product code
LRT – Indicator, Sterilization
Quantity
77 packs
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, NJ, OH, PA, SD, TX, and VA., and the countries of Japan, Peru, and Suriname.
Recalling firm
Steris Corporation, Mentor, OH

Official FDA recall record