Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0434-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Advanced Sterilization Products |
| Report date | Dec 11, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Quantity | 267 units total (252 units in US) |
| Location | Irvine, CA, United States |
Official product description
STERITITE Containers: STERITITE Container Kit, 1/4 size, 3" high, product code: 13902; STERITITE Mini Mid Size, 3" high, product code: 13903; STERITITE Container Kit, 1/2 size, 4" high, product code: 13904; STERITITE Container Kit, 3/4 size, 4" high, product code: 13905; STERITITE Container Kit, Full size, 4" high, product code: 13906. The ASP STERITITE sealed container system provides an efficient and cost-effective way to package and protect surgical instruments for sterilization, transportation, storage, and aseptic presentation of contents.
Why the product was recalled
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the SteriTite containers because they do not have consistent data to show that sterility assurance level of 10(-6) is achieved during the half-cycle test runs on new, unprocessed containers.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Australia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Korea (South), Mexico, Spain, Singapore, Hong Kong and Portugal.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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