VERIFY Steam Test Pack (20 Tests and 20 controls) Item Number: S3069 Intended for use in installation testing and routine monitoring of steam and ethylene oxide sterilization processes

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: December 12, 2022 Steris Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    UDI: 10724995023864 lot #230613
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Steris Corporation
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

VERIFY Steam Test Pack (20 Tests and 20 controls) Item Number: S3069 Intended for use in installation testing and routine monitoring of steam and ethylene oxide sterilization processes

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

UDI: 10724995023864 lot #230613

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0781-2023

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