Class 3 Device Recall VisUAll

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 02, 2012
• Date Posted: September 06, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on September 04, 2013
• Recall Number: Z-2325-2012
• Recall Event ID: 62852
• 510(K)Number: K092745
• Product Classification: Indicator, sterilization - Product Code LRT
• Product: 100 ft roll of tubing inside a cardboard box. Medical devices are sealed into the tubes prior to ethylene oxide sterilization. Tube maintains sterility of the enclosed medical devices until opened.
• Code Information: Product code KCT; Lot number: 60263
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Steris Corporation; 5960 Heisley Rd; Mentor OH 44060-1834
• For Additional Information Contact: Lindsey M. McGowan ; 440-392-7519
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: On 7/20/2012 the firm became aware that a lot of tubing was distributed by the supplier after it was rejected by Steris due to failing process indicators.
• FDA Determined Cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
• Action: Steris sent a Urgent Voluntary Recall Notice letter dated August 2, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Steris has learned that the VIS-U-All tubing is not performing to product specifications. Upon receipt of replacement product we ask that you destroy any remaining inventory of the affected lot in your possession. In the interim period, should you receive a failing result following a sterilization cycle, the results must be handled in accordance with your internal hospital procedures. We apologize for any inconvenience this matter may cause you. For further questions please call 1-(800) 548-4873.
• Quantity in Commerce: 77 packs
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, LA, MO, MS, NJ, OH, PA, SD, TX, and VA., and the countries of Japan, Peru, and Suriname.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = LRT and Original Applicant = STERIS Corporation