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Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been.

Dec 12, 2022 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been.

Dec 12, 2022 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →
Class I - Dangerous

There is an increased chance that the tests from affected lots may give false negative results. Health risks resulting from a false negative result include delay or lack of supportive treatment and lack of monitoring of infected individuals and their household or other close contacts for symptoms resulting in increased risk of spread of COVID-19 within the community.

Dec 8, 2022 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →