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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Mesa Labs Smart-Read 10^5 EZ Test BI Test Pack, SteriTec Product Code PL 298/25, Distributor Product Code SRSP/25 The Smart-Read Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator: is designed specifically for biological testing of 3 or 4 minutes or longer at 1132 (27270 and 3 minutes at 11357275re-vacuum steam sterilizers.

Z-1827-2013

June 10, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.
Event
Event 65473
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
5000 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1827-2013

Official wording

Reason: Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specification with the label claims.

Code information: Affected Biological Indicator Lot No.:130301

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Canada, British Virgin Island, Czech Republic, Italy, and Turkey.

Derived failure modes

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    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specification with the label claims.