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Recall Z-0779-2023 — VERIFY Dual Species Self-Contained Biological Indicators, 100 per box Item Number: S3061 Intended for use in installation testing and routine monitoring of steam and ethylene oxide sterilization processes

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2022-12-12 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-0779-2023
Date of alert
2022-12-12
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Steris Corporation
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
10724995023833
Reported risk: Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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