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Class 2 Device Recall 3M AttestTM Autoreader

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  Class 2 Device Recall 3M AttestTM Autoreader see related information
Date Initiated by Firm June 09, 2014
Date Posted July 07, 2014
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on June 03, 2015
Recall Number Z-2002-2014
Recall Event ID 68415
510(K)Number K123546  K103277  
Product Classification Indicator, biological sterilization process - Product Code FRC
Product 3M Attest Auto-reader. Model numbers 390, 390G,and 490.

These devices incubate the biological indicators (BIs) to determine a positive or negative result for the sterilization cycle.
Code Information All serial numbers.
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 3M Company - Health Care Business
3M Center 2510 Conway Ave , B# 275-5-W-6
Saint Paul MN 55144
For Additional Information Contact 3M Health Care Helpline
800-228-3957
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		 Labeling on units shipped prior to May 16th, 2014 did not contain the statement "This product contains dry natural rubber" as required by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for medical devices. The non-slip pads at the bottom of the unit contain dry natural rubber. One incident of an allergic reaction in a sensitized individual has been reported.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		 Labeling Change Control
Action Consignees were sent on 6/9/2014 a 3M "Urgent Medical Devices Correction" letter dated May 21, 2014. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. The letter described what action is 3M taking and what action was required of the consignees. Consignees were sent an adhesive label and a response card. They requested consignees to adhere the label to a portion of the plastic covering each unit in a location where it is visible to the end-user. After that, they are requested to fill out and return the response card.
Quantity in Commerce 5343 (2621 USA, 2722 OUS)
Distribution Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and Puerto Rico and the countries of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, CHILE , COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, SOUTH AFRICA, BRAZIL, GERMANY, ECUADOR, DUBAI, JAPAN, HONG KONG , CHINA, KOREA, MALAYSIA, PANAMA, SINGAPORE, VATICAN, and THAILAND.
Total Product Life Cycle TPLC 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) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = FRC and Original Applicant = 3M COMPANY
510(K)s with Product Code = FRC and Original Applicant = 3M COMPANY-3M HEALTH CARE
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