BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Getinge Assure Accufast Biological Indicators, Catalog Number 61301606636 (50 Pack) and 61301606637 (100 Pack), STEAM --- Manufactured for: Getinge USA, Inc. 1777 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. Getinge Assure AccuFast Biological Indicators (BIs) are designed for biological testing of 121C, 132C, 134C and 135C steam sterilization cycles. The AccuFast BI is a self-contained biological indicator containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus inoculated on a paper carrier and placed in a plastic vial with a small glass ampule containing sterile culture medium. After activation, the plastic vial serves as a culture tube. The chemical indicator on the label changes from blue to black when exposed to steam, distinguishing exposed from unexposed units. This indicator does not indicate adequate sterilization.

    Recall: Z-1994-2013 · Initiated August 2, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1994-2013
    Event Number
    65866
    Firm
    Getinge USA Inc
    FEI Number
    3004147784
    Product Code
    FRC
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    August 2, 2013
    Posted
    August 21, 2013
    Terminated
    February 23, 2017
    Address
    1777 E Henrietta Rd, Rochester, NY, 14623-3133

    Description

    Getinge Assure Accufast Biological Indicators, Catalog Number 61301606636 (50 Pack) and 61301606637 (100 Pack), STEAM --- Manufactured for: Getinge USA, Inc. 1777 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. Getinge Assure AccuFast Biological Indicators (BIs) are designed for biological testing of 121C, 132C, 134C and 135C steam sterilization cycles. The AccuFast BI is a self-contained biological indicator containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus inoculated on a paper carrier and placed in a plastic vial with a small glass ampule containing sterile culture medium. After activation, the plastic vial serves as a culture tube. The chemical indicator on the label changes from blue to black when exposed to steam, distinguishing exposed from unexposed units. This indicator does not indicate adequate sterilization.

    Reason

    AccuFast Biological Indicator Lot SR-430 may have been exposed to conditions affecting its viability. This could result in a false negative (or pass) when exposed to sub-lethal sterilization parameters.

    Action

    GETINGE sent an DEVICE CORRECTION NOTICE letter dated July 31, 2013, and response forms were sent to customers on August 2, 2013, via Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested. The letters instruct customers to immediately discontinue use, quarantine, and destroy the affected lot. In addition, they instruct customers to: Check the appropriate box and record the quantity of affected unused product on the enclosed Correction Response Form OR If if they do not have any lots of affected unused inventory check the box indicating such. Destroy the unused product in accordance with your institution's policy and instructions for use. Record the method of destruction on the Correction Response Form. Be sure to include the Facility Name, Address, Contact Name and Phone Number. Sign, date and e-mail the form back to [email protected] within 10 days or sooner of receiving this notice. Credit will be issued upon receipt of the Correction Response Form. Replacement product of unaffected lots is currently available. The warehouse shipping the affected lot is no longer being used (due to business decision, not as result of this recall). The current warehouse is maintaining the product in a controlled temperature segregated room away from any potential sterilants. If you have any questions regarding this notification please call 1-800-475-1400 ext. 5026

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA and the country of Canada.

    Quantity

    Catalog # 61301606636: 78 Packs (3900 BIs); Catalog # 61301606637: 43 Packs (4300 BIs)