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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Medline Med-Checks BI Test packs with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code PL 200, Distributor Product Code MDS200500IR SteriTec Steam Biological Test Packs with Instant Readout Integrator Card: The Steam Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator is a steam sterilization monitor designed specifically for biological testing of pre-vacuum steam sterilizers operating at 132¿C (270¿F) for 3 minutes or longer. The Instant Readout Integrator Card gives the operator a prediction of the biological test outcome

Z-1828-2013

June 10, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.
Event
Event 65473
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
3535 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1828-2013

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.:130401

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.