FDA Recall Terminated

STERRAD NX, Product Code: 10033 The STERRAD Steri lization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Recall: Z-0403-2014 · Initiated November 11, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0403-2014
Event Number
66815
Firm
Advanced Sterilization Products
FEI Number
3003662624
Product Code
MLR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
November 11, 2013
Posted
November 26, 2013
Terminated
January 22, 2014
Address
33 Technology Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618-2346

Description

STERRAD NX, Product Code: 10033 The STERRAD Steri lization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Reason

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD NX and STERRAD 100NX sterilization systems because ASP has determined that the bronchoscopes may contain a polyurethane material in the suction channel location that is not listed in the current claims for interior channels (lumens) for processing in STERRAD systems.

Action

Advanced Sterilization Products sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notificaiton letter on November 11, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to provide the notice to anyone in their facility that needs to be informed and post this notice where appropriate. Customers were instructed to contact ASP at 1-888-783-7723 for any suspected problems. ASP is collaborating with KARL STORZ Endoskope to determine the sterilization impact of the suction port lumen material. Customers are instructed to contact KARL STORZ Endoskope Technical Support at (800)421-0837, ext 5350 for alternative reprocessing instructions. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

Total 4,381 units