Events

Recall of Device Recall Sterrad Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicator

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
    61954
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1773-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-02-17
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-06-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-10-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=109572
  • 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
    Indicator, biological sterilization process - Product Code FRC
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated by advanced sterilization products because they recently determined that certain lots of raw materials that were rejected during incoming inspection acceptance test were used for the manufacture of a specific lot range of sterrad cyclesure 24 biological indicator.
  • Action
    Advanced Sterilization Products a Johnson & Johnson company sent an Urgent Product Recall letter dated March 16, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter provided the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed to read the "Details on the Affected Devices/Description of the problem" section in the letter. Customers were instructed to immediately identify and set aside all product listed above in a manner that ensures product will not be used. The lot number and the part number are printed on the label placed around the ampoules. Customers were instructed to return any affected product in accordance with the "Product Return Instructions" section of the letter. Customers were instructed to complete the requested information on the enclosed postage paid business reply card and return it to Stericycle even if they do not have the affected products listed on the letter in stock. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Stericycle at (877) 492-4795. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.

Device

Device Recall Sterrad Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicator
  • Model / Serial
    Lot# 214117, 216117, 217117, 227117, 227118, and 228117.
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of AR, AU, BE, BR, CA, EC, HK, JP, MX, and PR
  • Product Description
    Sterrad Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicator, P/N: 14324 || The STERRAD CYCLESURE 24 Biological Indicator is intended to be used as a standard method for frequent monitoring of the STERRAD Sterilization System cycles.
  • 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