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.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0661-2013) was formally reported on January 16, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 20, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Advanced Sterilization Products is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 12,280 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.