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STERRAD Cyclesure Biological Indicator (BI, Part No. 14324. Intended to be used as a standard method for frequent monito

FDA device recall Z-0604-2014 · posted 2013-12-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Advanced Sterilization Products
Reason for recall
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD Cyclesure Biological Indicator (BI) because ASP has identified a microscopic intermittent and low frequency flaw in the outer vial of the STERRAD Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicator.
Action taken
A customer notification letter was sent to all customers on 11/26/2013 who purchased the STERRAD CYCLESURE Biological Indicator (BI). The letter informs the customer of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. The customer notification letter includes a table with the products on recall which includes the manufacturing dates, lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantity.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
FRC
Quantity affected
4048 units total (4014 units in US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Date initiated
2013-11-26
Date posted
2013-12-28
Date terminated
2014-03-05
Location
Irvine, CA

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