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3M Comply 1248 Gas Plasma Chemical Indicator Strips for use in STERRAD 100, STERRAD 100S and STERRAD 50 Sterilization Sy

FDA device recall Z-0027-2007 · posted 2006-10-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
3M Company / Medical Division
Reason for recall
3M Comply 1248 Gas Plasma Chemical Indicator Strips were manufactured with a material that may cause some of the indicators to show an inaccurate result if not read immediately after processing.
Action taken
The firm initiated a recall of the Comply 1248 product made with the discrepant material. Customer letters were sent on August 14, 2006. Letters notified customers of problem and instructed them to discontinue distribution or use of the product. Then to return all affected product to them.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JOJ
Quantity affected
6248 cases (4 boxes/case)
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2006-08-09
Date posted
2006-10-11
Date terminated
2007-05-25
Location
South St Paul, MN

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