Tyvek Self-Seal Pouch with STERRAD Chemical Indicator 12332. Intended to be used to contain medical devices that are being terminally sterilized in STERRAD Sterilization Systems.
FDA Recall Z-1393-2011 · Posted 2011-02-22
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Recalling FirmAdvanced Sterilization Products
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKCT
Date Initiated2010-06-23
Date Terminated2012-03-14
Product Quantity470
Reason for Recall
The recall was initiated after Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) discovered a non-conforming lot. The misaligned perforations may have caused the seal to be incomplete on some of the pouches, creating a potential breach for pouches being used to store sterilized equipment on shelves.
Firm Action
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) released Urgent: Product Recall notifications to its consignees identifying the affected product and explaining the reason for recall. The letter also discussed the impact of using this affected product and return instructions. The firm asked customers to examine their inventory, discontinue use of Tyvek Self-Seal Pouch with STERRAD Chemical Indicator 12332 and to return all unused affected products to Stericycle. Customers are to complete the Business Reply Card and return it to Stericycle.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Panama, Peru and Puerto Rico.
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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