FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Catalog Number: PS-6-50, contains 50 Ampoules/Box. Product Usage: Biological indicator for steam sterilization at 121 deg C intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through steam sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization.

Recall: Z-1104-2017 · Reported February 1, 2017

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1104-2017
Event ID
76101
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Mesa Laboratories Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
February 1, 2017
Initiation Date
April 4, 2016
Classification Date
January 26, 2017
Termination Date
January 26, 2017
Address
PO Box 27261, 8607 Park Dr, Omaha, NE, 68127-3623, United States

Description

ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Catalog Number: PS-6-50, contains 50 Ampoules/Box. Product Usage: Biological indicator for steam sterilization at 121 deg C intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through steam sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization.

Reason

Product resistance has fallen outside of label claim within expiry.

Code Info

Lot # 637, exp. date 12/2016

Distribution

Product was distributed to: AL, AR, CA, FL, IA, MO, NE, NC, NY, OH, and WA. The product was also distributed internationally, including Mexico and Canada. There was no goverment or military distribution.

Quantity

328/ 50-count/ boxes; 16,400 individual units