STERRAD NX Cassettes, P/N 10133. The STERRAD NX sterilizations systems are low-temperature general purpose sterilizers used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices. The sterilant used is hydrogen peroxide supplied in cassette form as a separate accessory. The STERRAD NX Cassettes are only used in conjunction with the STERRAD NX Sterilization system.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued January 9, 2013).
- Company
- Advanced Sterilization Products
- Recall Initiated
- September 20, 2012
- Posted
- January 9, 2013
- Terminated
- October 17, 2013
- Recall Number
- Z-0661-2013
- Quantity
- 12,280 units
- Firm Location
- Irvine, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling three lots of STERRAD NX System Cassettes because it does not have adequate data to support the entire duration of the product's labeled shelf-life.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to the following countries: AR, CO, TW, SI, AU, MX, MY, HU, PH, BE, FR, DE, IE, IT, ES, NO, CH, and GB.
Lot / Code Info
Lot # 11J037, 11L038, 11J033
Root Cause
Labeling design
Action Taken
Advanced Sterilization Product sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal) letter dated December 4, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers that the Sterrad NX Cassettes do not have adequate data to support the entire duration of the product's labeled shelf-life. Customers are instructed of the problems identifed and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to notify their customers if they have further distributed the recalled products and to have them contact Stericycle at (877) 650-7686 to arrange for return of the product. Customers with questions are instructed to call Stericycle at (877) 650-7686 Mon-Fri from 8am to 5pm, ET. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.