Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported March 19, 2014
STERIS has identified that the outer shipping package for one lot (Lot #024552A) of VERIFY¿ SixCess Challenge Packs incorrectly identifies the lot as Lot #024522A.
Steris Corporation recalled VERIFY¿ SixCess 270FP Challenge Pack, STERIS Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 4… - a moderate-severity action.
VERIFY¿ SixCess 270FP Challenge Pack, STERIS Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 4… was recalled by Steris Corporation in March 19, 2014. Reason: STERIS has identified that the outer shipping package for one lot (Lot #024552A) of VERIFY¿ SixCess Challenge…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1166-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Steris Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-STERIS has identified that the outer shipping package for one lot (Lot #024552A) of VERIFY¿ SixCess Challenge….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1166-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1166-2014) was formally reported on March 19, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 19, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Steris Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mentor, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 94 boxes/20 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: STERIS has identified that the outer shipping package for one lot (Lot #024552A) of VERIFY¿ SixCess Challenge Packs incorrectly identifies the lot as Lot #024522A. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: IL, LA, ME, MI, NC, OH, OK, VA, WI & WV; and to the country of: Canada. Product was also shipped to Canada.. 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
94 boxes/20 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
VERIFY¿ SixCess 270FP Challenge Pack, STERIS Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060, 440-354-2600. The VERIFY¿ SixCess 270FP Challenge Pack is used to monitor steam sterilization loads processed at 270¿F using typical healthcare dynamic air removal steam sterilization cycles.
STERIS has identified that the outer shipping package for one lot (Lot #024552A) of VERIFY¿ SixCess Challenge Packs incorrectly identifies the lot as Lot #024522A.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1166-2014 |
| Date reported | March 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 19, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Steris Corporation |
| Firm location | Mentor, OH |
| Affected scope | 94 boxes/20 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: IL, LA, ME, MI, NC, OH, OK, VA, WI & WV; and to the country of: Canada. Product was also shipped to Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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