Events

Recall of Device Recall STERRAD 50 Sterilization System

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
    67043
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0746-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-12-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-01-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-03-27
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=124597
  • 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, ethylene-oxide gas - Product Code FLF
  • Reason
    Advanced sterilization products (asp) is recalling the sterrad nx, sterrad 50, and sterrad 100s sterilization systems because some healthcare workers detected odors or smells possibly emanating from sterrad systems.
  • Action
    Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notification dated December 16, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return the customer response forms. Customers with questions were also instructed to contact ASP Professional Services directly at (888) 783-7723 and select option number 2. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.

Device

Device Recall STERRAD 50 Sterilization System
  • Model / Serial
    not available
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    STERRAD 100S Sterilization System, Product Code: 10101 || The STERRAD 100S Sterilization System is a general purpose, low temperature sterilizer which uses the STERRAD 100S process to inactivate microorganisms on a broad range of medical devices and surgical instruments.
  • 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