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Steris Corporation recalls VERIFY Dual Species Self-Contained Biological Indicators, 100 per box Item Number: S3061 Intended for use in install
Recalled January 11, 2023 · FDA recall Z-0779-2023 · Steris
Hazard
Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been. · FDA Class II
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Description
Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been.
Product
VERIFY Dual Species Self-Contained Biological Indicators, 100 per box Item Number: S3061 Intended for use in installation testing and routine monitoring of steam and ethylene oxide sterilization processes
Manufacturer(s)
Steris Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →