Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 4"x100'. One roll per box; 10 boxes per case 10 rolls/cs Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed to maintain sterility of properly processed medical devices during normal handling and storage until the pouch is opened and the medical device is removed for use.
FDA Recall Z-0744-2018 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmSteris Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeFRG
Date Initiated2017-06-15
Date Terminated2018-07-17
Product Quantity51
Reason for Recall
On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate 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.
Firm Action
Steris sent an Urgent Voluntary Recall Notice letter dated July 2017 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately inspect on-hand inventory for recalled product. If you have product in your possession, please quarantine it and contact firm to coordinate shipment of replacement product. If you have questions regarding this matter, please contact STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873.
Root Cause
Component change control
Distribution Pattern
US 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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