FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- and/or moisture-sensitive devices. This gas sterilizer/aerator is intended for indoor use only.

Recall: Z-0022-2013 · Reported October 17, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0022-2013
Event ID
63214
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
3M Company - Health Care Business
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
October 17, 2012
Initiation Date
September 13, 2012
Classification Date
October 9, 2012
Termination Date
January 29, 2013
Address
3M Center 2510 Conway Ave , B# 275-5-W-6, N/A, Saint Paul, MN, 55144, United States

Description

3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- and/or moisture-sensitive devices. This gas sterilizer/aerator is intended for indoor use only.

Reason

3M determined that the electrical grounding mechanism for the Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas Sterilizer/Aerator did not meet all of the requirements of the standard in that the electrical wiring, which is insulated and contained within the sealed door should have a stronger connection to the protective electrical grounding mechansim.

Code Info

Model 5XL 1-door, serial numbers from 721799 - 722166. Model 5XL 2-door, serial numbers from 820248 - 820285. Model 8XL 1-door, serial numbers from 350608 - 350887. Model 8XL 2-door, serial numbers from 450073 - 450105

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA and WI., and the countries of Argentina, Barbados, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Guinea, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, UAE, Venezuela, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

Quantity

707 units (61 US, 646 OUS)