Z-0771-2018 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Steris Corporation — Mentor, OH

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
March 7, 2018
Initiation Date
June 15, 2017
Termination Date
July 17, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
81

Product Description

Vis-U-All High Temp 8"x16" Self Seal Pouch 200 pouches per box; 4 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.

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution

Code Information

Model# 884816 Lot# 161238A and #170238A