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Tyvek Self-Seal Pouch with STERRAD Chemical Indicator 12332. Intended to be used to contain medical devices that are bei

FDA device recall Z-1393-2011 · posted 2011-02-22 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Advanced Sterilization Products
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated after Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) discovered a non-conforming lot. The misaligned perforations may have caused the seal to be incomplete on some of the pouches, creating a potential breach for pouches being used to store sterilized equipment on shelves.
Action taken
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) released Urgent: Product Recall notifications to its consignees identifying the affected product and explaining the reason for recall. The letter also discussed the impact of using this affected product and return instructions. The firm asked customers to examine their inventory, discontinue use of Tyvek Self-Seal Pouch with STERRAD Chemical Indicator 12332 and to return all unused affected products to Stericycle. Customers are to complete the Business Reply Card and return it to Stericycle.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KCT
Quantity affected
470
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Panama, Peru and Puerto Rico.
Date initiated
2010-06-23
Date posted
2011-02-22
Date terminated
2012-03-14
Location
Irvine, CA

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