Events

Recall of Device Recall STERRAD 200 Sterilizer

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Advanced Sterilization Products.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    60889
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0741-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-01-23
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-09-23
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106716
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Sterilizer, chemical - Product Code MLR
  • Reason
    Asp determined that an internal filter in the vacuum pump on the sterrad 200 system is subject to wear over time.
  • Action
    ASP will send an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to all affected customers on January 23rd, 2012. The letter describes the product, problem and the actions to be taken. The letter informs customers that ASP has determined that the vacuum pump in the STERRAD 200 System may cause the emission of a slightly increased level of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) vapor into the surrounding environment if not regularly serviced or replaced. The letter instructed customers to read the "Issue Description" and "Recommendations" sections in the letter, pass on the notice with any staff that work with or around the STERRAD 200, and maintain awareness of this communication until ASP has serviced the system. Also, a list of FAQ was provided. The letter states that ASP will replace, free of charge, the vacuum pumps on all STERRAD 200 Systems that have exceeded the pump manufacturer's recommended service interval. ASP has contracted with Stericycle to manage this field correction. Telephone numbers are provided in the letter: for questions related to this field correction, please contact Stericycle at 1-877-225-9750 and to report any complaints or suspected problems with the System, please contact ASP Professional Services directly at 1-888-783-7723, option # 2.

Device

Device Recall STERRAD 200 Sterilizer
  • Model / Serial
    Product Code 10201
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide)
  • Product Description
    STERRAD 200 Sterilizer, Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Sterilizer, Chemical Sterilizer. STERRAD 200; Product Usage: The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low-temperature general-purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
  • Manufacturer
    Advanced Sterilization Products

Manufacturer

Advanced Sterilization Products
  • Manufacturer Address
    Advanced Sterilization Products, 33 Technology Dr, Irvine CA 92618-2346
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA