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Recall Z-2640-2023 — 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482VF; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2023-08-22 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-2640-2023
Date of alert
2023-08-22
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
3M Company - Health Care Business
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Barcode (EAN/GTIN)
50707387787283
Reported risk: Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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