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Class 2 Device Recall Sterrad CycleSure Biological Indicator

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 Class 2 Device Recall Sterrad CycleSure Biological Indicatorsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmJune 23, 2009
Date PostedOctober 20, 2009
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on November 29, 2011
Recall NumberZ-0066-2010
Recall Event ID 52632
510(K)NumberK031226 K994055 
Product Classification Biological Sterilization Process Indicator - Product Code FRC
ProductSterrad CycleSure Biological Indicator, Product Code 14324. The Sterrad CycleSure Biological Indicator is intended to be used as a standard method for frequent monitoring of the Sterrad Sterilizer cycles.
Code Information All Lots.
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Advanced Sterilization Products
33 Technology Drive
Irvine CA 92618
For Additional Information Contact
949-453-6410
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		Biological Indicator indicating a positive result does not maintain yellow color for the entire incubation period and some indicators experience media evaporation prior to the end of the labeled maximum incubation time.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Device Design
ActionAn Important Product Labeling Correction - New Instructions for Use dated, June 26, 2009, has been proposed to be sent by the firm for Cyclosure Biological Indicators to consignees. The revised instructions reduce the maximum read time for the indicators to 3 days (72 hours). The letter also states why ASP changed the Instructions. Questions are to be directed to ASP Customer Care Center.
DistributionWorldwide Distribution.
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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = FRC
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