FDA Recall Terminated

Medisafe Distal Duck Kit and Duck Bag, Cleaner, ultrasonic, medical instrument - Product Usage: intended to keep instruments moist during transportation between point of use and cleaning as an initial step of reprocessing.

Recall: Z-0830-2021 · Initiated November 19, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0830-2021
Event Number
86906
Firm
Steris Corporation
FEI Number
1527821
Product Code
FLG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 19, 2020
Terminated
October 25, 2023
Address
5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor, OH, 44060-1834

Description

Medisafe Distal Duck Kit and Duck Bag, Cleaner, ultrasonic, medical instrument - Product Usage: intended to keep instruments moist during transportation between point of use and cleaning as an initial step of reprocessing.

Reason

STERIS has identified that certain lots of diluted 4-Zyme may contain bacteria, specifically Pseudomonas fluorescens. The presence of this bacteria can cause the color of the detergent to darken over time. There is an improbable risk to users of the product from exposure to this bacteria, and no risk to patients.

Action

On 11/23/2020, STERIS issued Urgent Device Correction notices to customers via courier service. Instructing customers to inspect and destroy any remaining affected products in their inventory. STERIS will provide replacement product at no cost to Customers who have product remaining in stock.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, DE, CO, VA, FL, WA, TX, OH, PA, MA, IA, CT and the countries of United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Portugal, Denmark, Ireland, United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Australia, Greece, Ashmore & Cartier Islands, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Sweden, Thailand.

Quantity

23,445 units, Domestic 5,727 units, Foreign 17,718 units