Z-0022-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by 3M Company - Health Care Business — Saint Paul, MN

FDA device recall Z-0022-2013 was initiated by 3M Company - Health Care Business on Sep 13, 2012 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: 3M determined that the electrical grounding mechanism for the Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas Sterilizer/Aerator did not meet all of the requirements of the standard in that the electrical wiring, which is… The recall status is terminated (terminated Jan 29, 2013). Affected quantity: 707 units (61 US, 646 OUS).

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Oct 17, 2012
Initiation Date
Sep 13, 2012
Termination Date
Jan 29, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
707 units (61 US, 646 OUS)

Product Description

3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- and/or moisture-sensitive devices. This gas sterilizer/aerator is intended for indoor use only.

Reason for Recall

3M determined that the electrical grounding mechanism for the Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas Sterilizer/Aerator did not meet all of the requirements of the standard in that the electrical wiring, which is insulated and contained within the sealed door should have a stronger connection to the protective electrical grounding mechansim.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA and WI., and the countries of Argentina, Barbados, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Guinea, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, UAE, Venezuela, Vietnam and Zimbabwe.

Code Information

Model 5XL 1-door, serial numbers from 721799 - 722166. Model 5XL 2-door, serial numbers from 820248 - 820285. Model 8XL 1-door, serial numbers from 350608 - 350887. Model 8XL 2-door, serial numbers from 450073 - 450105

Source

Dataset
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