FDA Recall 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 · Initiated April 4, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1104-2017
Event Number
76101
Firm
Mesa Laboratories Inc
FEI Number
3013667284
Product Code
FRC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
April 4, 2016
Terminated
January 26, 2017
Address
8607 Park Dr PO Box 27261, Omaha, NE, 68127-3623

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.

Action

MesaLabs sent an Urgent Notification letter dated April 4. 2016 to customers. Follow-up emails were sent to verify receipt. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact MesaLabs technical support team via email at [email protected] or call at 303-987-8000 ext. 10042.

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