STERRAD 100NX Cassettes The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
FDA Recall Z-0044-2014 · Posted 2013-10-22
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Recalling FirmAdvanced Sterilization Products
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMLR
Date Initiated2013-09-18
Date Terminated2014-01-13
Product Quantity2,995 units
Reason for Recall
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the three lots (13F049, 13F050, 13F051) STERRAD 100NX Cassettes because ASP has determined that the leak indicator on the cassettes is effective for only 12 months of the cassette's labeled 15-month shelf-life.
Firm Action
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on September 18, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and return all affected cassettes using the enclosed prepaid UPS return lave to Stericycle. Customers were asked to count their inventory and record the data on the enclosed Business Reply Card and Packing Slip. Customers were asked to provide the notice to anyone in their facility that needs to be informed. Customers were also asked to maintain a copy of the notice with the affected product. Customers with questions or suspected problems were instructed to contact Stericycle directly at 1-877-257-7119.
For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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