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Class 2 Device Recall 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator

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 Class 2 Device Recall 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicatorsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmAugust 22, 2023
Date PostedSeptember 26, 2023
Recall Status1 Open3, Classified
Recall NumberZ-2637-2023
Recall Event ID 92915
510(K)NumberK173437 
Product Classification Indicator, biological sterilization process - Product Code FRC
Product3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles
Code Information UDI/DI: 50707387762969 (shipper), 30707387762965 (carton); Lot codes: 33P3X3, exp. 12/29/2024; 33P4NH, exp. 01/01/2025
FEI Number 2110898
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 3M Company - Health Care Business
3m Center 2510 Conway Ave
Bldg 275-5w-06
Saint Paul MN 55144-0001
For Additional Information ContactJennifer Ehrlich
651-592-0132
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132C and 135C.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Process control
Action3M issued an Urgent product recall notice to its consignees on 08/24/2023 by email and US mail. The notice explained the problem with the product and requested the following: Discontinue distribution of the product and dispose of the product. Distributors were directed to notify their customers. The firm is offering replacement with the return of the completed response form.
Quantity in Commerce79500 devices
DistributionWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = FRC
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