FDA recall Z-1793-2022

Product

a. STERIS CORP Celerity Celerity 20 Sterilization Indicator Challenge Pack Steam 3 Inch Length Model Number: LCB053. b. STERIS CORP VERIFY Verify SixCess Sterilization Flash Indicator Strip Steam 2-3/4 Inch Model Number: PCC006. c. STERIS CORP VERIFY Verify Sterilization Biological Indicator Pack Steam Model Number: S3069. d. STERIS CORP Celerity Celerity Sterilization Biological Indicator Vial Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Model Number:LCB044. e. STERIS CORP Celerity Celerity 20 Sterilization Indicator Challenge Pack Steam 3 Inch Length Model Number: LCB049. f. STERIS CORP VERIFY Sterilization Indicator Challenge Pack Steam Catalog #LCB035.

Reason for recall

Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status

Ongoing

Initiation date

2022-05-25

Report date

2022-10-05

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Richmond, VA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1793-2022