ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported October 4, 2023

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 4, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2637-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan..

Q: 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.

Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Ste…

Recall #: Z-2637-2023
Affected scope: 79500 devices
Initiated: August 22, 2023

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3M Company - Health Care Business recalled 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor… - a moderate-severity action.

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor… was recalled by 3M Company - Health Care Business in October 4, 2023. Reason: Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-P…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2637-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

3M Company - Health Care Business issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-P….

Moderate
severity level: 80K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: October 4, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2637-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles

Reason for recall

Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Ongoing
Recall number	Z-2637-2023
Date reported	October 4, 2023
Date initiated	August 22, 2023
Recalling firm	3M Company - Health Care Business
Firm location	Saint Paul, MN
Affected scope	79500 devices
Distribution	Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan.

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

Scale of Impact

79500 devices units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles. Recalled by 3M Company - Health Care Business. Units affected: 79500 devices.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 4, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2637-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan..

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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