FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#125270

Product

VERIFY SixCess 270FP Challenge Pack, STERIS Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060, 440-354-2600. The VERIFY SixCess 270FP Challenge Pack is used to monitor steam sterilization loads processed at 270F using typical healthcare dynamic air removal steam sterilization cycles.

FDA product code
JOJIndicator, Physical/Chemical Sterilization Process
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K103053
Affected lot / code info
Model LCC019, Lot #: 024552A

Why it was recalled

STERIS has identified that the outer shipping package for one lot (Lot #024552A) of VERIFY SixCess Challenge Packs incorrectly identifies the lot as Lot #024522A.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling False and Misleading

Action the firm took

The firm, Steris, sent an "URGENT VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTICE" dated December 20, 2013 to their customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to verify if the outer packaging of your on-hand inventory contains lot number 024522A; destroy any remaining inventory of the affected product in your possession and contact STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873 to obtain no cost replacement product and if you do not have the affected product in your inventory, no further action is required. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact your STERIS Account Manager or STERIS Customer Service at 1-800-548-4873.

Recalling firm

Firm
Steris Corporation
Address
5960 Heisley Rd, Mentor, Ohio 44060-1834

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: IL, LA, ME, MI, NC, OH, OK, VA, WI & WV; and to the country of: Canada. Product was also shipped to Canada.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-12-19
Posted by FDA
2014-03-10
Terminated
2014-03-26
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #125270. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.