FDA Recall Terminated

STERRAD NX Cassettes, P/N 10133. The STERRAD NX sterilizations systems are low-temperature general purpose sterilizers used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices. The sterilant used is hydrogen peroxide supplied in cassette form as a separate accessory. The STERRAD NX Cassettes are only used in conjunction with the STERRAD NX Sterilization system.

Recall: Z-0661-2013 · Initiated September 20, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0661-2013
Event Number
63877
Firm
Advanced Sterilization Products
FEI Number
3003662624
Product Code
MLR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling design
Initiated
September 20, 2012
Posted
January 9, 2013
Terminated
October 17, 2013
Address
33 Technology Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618-2346

Description

STERRAD NX Cassettes, P/N 10133. The STERRAD NX sterilizations systems are low-temperature general purpose sterilizers used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices. The sterilant used is hydrogen peroxide supplied in cassette form as a separate accessory. The STERRAD NX Cassettes are only used in conjunction with the STERRAD NX Sterilization system.

Reason

Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling three lots of STERRAD NX System Cassettes because it does not have adequate data to support the entire duration of the product's labeled shelf-life.

Action

Advanced Sterilization Product sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal) letter dated December 4, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers that the Sterrad NX Cassettes do not have adequate data to support the entire duration of the product's labeled shelf-life. Customers are instructed of the problems identifed and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to notify their customers if they have further distributed the recalled products and to have them contact Stericycle at (877) 650-7686 to arrange for return of the product. Customers with questions are instructed to call Stericycle at (877) 650-7686 Mon-Fri from 8am to 5pm, ET. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to the following countries: AR, CO, TW, SI, AU, MX, MY, HU, PH, BE, FR, DE, IE, IT, ES, NO, CH, and GB.

Quantity

12,280 units