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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x16" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 9 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed to maintain sterility of properly processed medical devices during normal handling and storage until the pouch is opened and the medical device is removed for use.

Reported: March 7, 2018 Initiated: June 15, 2017 #Z-0760-2018

Product Description

Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x16" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 9 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed to maintain sterility of properly processed medical devices during normal handling and storage until the pouch is opened and the medical device is removed for use.

Reason for Recall

On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch.

Details

Recalling Firm
Steris Corporation
Units Affected
9
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Mentor, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x16" Heat Seal Pouch 100 pouches per box; 9 boxes per case Product Usage: The Vis-U-All High Temperature Sterilization Pouch is suitable for use by healthcare providers to enclose and seal medical devices to be sterilized by steam. The pouch is designed to maintain sterility of properly processed medical devices during normal handling and storage until the pouch is opened and the medical device is removed for use.. Recalled by Steris Corporation. Units affected: 9.
Why was this product recalled?
On June 15, 2017, STERIS identified that the purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 7, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0760-2018.