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FDA Devices recall · Reported September 19, 2012

STERRAD 100S Cassette, Batch # 12A077. The STERRAD 100S and 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 Cassettes are used in conjunction with the STERRAD Sterilizers, and each cassette model is for use only in the matching sterilizer model.

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling (removing) the Sterrad 100S and Sterrad NX System cassettes because the camera used to verify printing on the Sterrad System cas…

Recall #
Z-2337-2012
Affected scope
7,495 units
Initiated
June 19, 2012
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Advanced Sterilization Products recalled STERRAD 100S Cassette, Batch # 12A077. The STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX sterilizations … - a low-severity action.

STERRAD 100S Cassette, Batch # 12A077. The STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX sterilizations … was recalled by Advanced Sterilization Products in September 19, 2012. Reason: Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling (removing) the Sterrad 100S and Sterrad NX System cassette…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2337-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Advanced Sterilization Products issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling (removing) the Sterrad 100S and Sterrad NX System cassette….

Low
severity level
7K units
affected scope
Class III
classification
September 19, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2337-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2337-2012) was formally reported on September 19, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 19, 2012. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), 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 7,495 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling (removing) the Sterrad 100S and Sterrad NX System cassettes because the camera used to verify printing on the Sterrad System cassettes was inadvertently disabled. The … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution.. 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

7,495 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

STERRAD 100S Cassette, Batch # 12A077. The STERRAD 100S and 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 Cassettes are used in conjunction with the STERRAD Sterilizers, and each cassette model is for use only in the matching sterilizer model.

Reason for recall

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling (removing) the Sterrad 100S and Sterrad NX System cassettes because the camera used to verify printing on the Sterrad System cassettes was inadvertently disabled. The STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX System cases were shipped without verification of proper printing.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2337-2012
Date reported September 19, 2012
Date initiated June 19, 2012
Recalling firm Advanced Sterilization Products
Firm location Irvine, CA
Affected scope 7,495 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

7,495 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
STERRAD 100S Cassette, Batch # 12A077. The STERRAD 100S and 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 Cassettes are used in conjunction with the STERRAD Sterilizers, and each cassette model is for use only in the matching sterilizer model.. Recalled by Advanced Sterilization Products. Units affected: 7,495 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling (removing) the Sterrad 100S and Sterrad NX System cassettes because the camera used to verify printing on the Sterrad System cassettes was inadvertently disabled. The STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX System cases were shipped without verification of proper printing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 19, 2012. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-2337-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2337-2012) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported September 19, 2012. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.