Sterrad CycleSure Biological Indicator, Product Code 14324. The Sterrad CycleSure Biological Indicator is intended to be used as a standard method for frequent monitoring of the Sterrad Sterilizer cycles.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued October 20, 2009).
- Company
- Advanced Sterilization Products
- Recall Initiated
- June 23, 2009
- Posted
- October 20, 2009
- Terminated
- November 29, 2011
- Recall Number
- Z-0066-2010
- Firm Location
- Irvine, CA
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Biological Indicator indicating a positive result does not maintain yellow color for the entire incubation period and some indicators experience media evaporation prior to the end of the labeled maximum incubation time.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution.
Lot / Code Info
All Lots.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
An Important Product Labeling Correction - New Instructions for Use dated, June 26, 2009, has been proposed to be sent by the firm for Cyclosure Biological Indicators to consignees. The revised instructions reduce the maximum read time for the indicators to 3 days (72 hours). The letter also states why ASP changed the Instructions. Questions are to be directed to ASP Customer Care Center.