FDA Recall Terminated

STERRAD 100NX Cassettes, Product Code: 10144 The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Recall: Z-2174-2013 · Initiated July 25, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2174-2013
Event Number
65957
Firm
Advanced Sterilization Products
FEI Number
3003662624
Product Code
MLR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
July 25, 2013
Posted
September 10, 2013
Terminated
November 27, 2013
Address
33 Technology Dr, Irvine, CA, 92618-2346

Description

STERRAD 100NX Cassettes, Product Code: 10144 The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.

Reason

The recall of the STERRAD 100NX Cassettes was initiated because Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) does not have adequate data to support the effectiveness of the packaging's leak indicator for the entire duration of the STERRAD 100 NX System cassette's 15 month shelf life.

Action

ASP sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notification letter dated July 25, 2013, to all affected customers. The recall letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to contact Stericycle directly at (866) 562-5937 to report any complaints or suspected problems with their STERRAD 100NX System cassette. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to RU, VE, KW, SA, HU, GB, IT, HK, IL, MX, ZA, PH, GR, AE, IN, CO, KR, AU, IN, ES, SG, MY, TH, TR, TW, SI, BE, PL, EC, CN, JP, PA, DE, VN, CL, and Switzerland, United Kingdom. Israel. Slovenia, Qatar, Panama, Venezuela.

Quantity

1,923 units