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Device product

ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Catalog Number: PS-6-50, contains 50 Ampoules/Box. Product Usage: Biological indicator for steam sterilization at 121 deg C intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through steam sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization.

Z-1104-2017

April 04, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Mesa Laboratories Inc
Event
Event 76101
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
328/ 50-count/ boxes; 16,400 individual units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1104-2017

Official wording

Reason: Product resistance has fallen outside of label claim within expiry.

Code information: Lot # 637, exp. date 12/2016

Distribution pattern: Product was distributed to: AL, AR, CA, FL, IA, MO, NE, NC, NY, OH, and WA. The product was also distributed internationally, including Mexico and Canada. There was no goverment or military distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Product resistance has fallen outside of label claim within expiry.