Advanced Sterilization Products Recalls
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STERRAD NX Sterilization System, Product Code: 10033, 10033-002
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) has identified that in a rare sequence of events following an external power outage, the system door interlock can be become disengaged during system reboot for a 20-second duration.
Advanced Sterilization will send an Field Safety Notice dated January 9, 2017,to inform customers that Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) has identified that in a rare sequence of events following an external power outage, the system door interlock can be become disengaged during system reboot for a 20-second duration. ASP is sending the letter to remind customers to follow the instructions in the STERRAD NX System Users Guide. Specifically, after cycle initiation, the user should only open the chamber door of the STERRAD NX System when prompted by the Graphical User Interface (GUI) per the Users Guide. Customers are instructed to complete and return the attached Business Reply Card (double-sided) for their acknowledgement within 3 business days of receipt of this notification letter via mail by using the pre-paid postage, by email at ASP5816@stericycle.com, or by fax to Stericycle: 8662297775. For questions regarding the business reply card, customers are instructed to contact Stericycle at (877) 497- 2425 and reference event # 5816. For further questions regarding this recall please call (949) 453-6400,
EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor System 208V, Product Code: 50004 The EVOTECH ECR Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor, a washer/disinfector, is indicated for use with high-level disinfectant CIDEX OPA Concentrate Solution and an enzymatic detergent (CIDEZYME XTRA) to achieve cleaning and high level disinfection of heat sensitive (>60C} semi-critical endoscopes.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor System because the hose may come loose and cause a leak.
ASP has sent out Service Representatives to all impacted customers to inspect the hoses for the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor System and will replace the hose if required. The firm issued a Technical Bulletin dated 8/22/2016. Customers were instructed to complete online training prior to performing the actions described in the bulletin and follow instructions. For orders and questions call 888-783-7723 or email: RA-ASPUS-ServPartOrd@aspus.jnj.com.
EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessing System 208V, P/N 50004. The ASP EVOTECH ECR Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor is a washer/disinfector, which is indicated for use with high-level disinfectant CIDEX OPA Concentrate and an enzymatic detergent (CIDEZYME Gl) to achieve cleaning and high level disinfection of heat sensitive (>60 C) semi-critical endoscopes.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor (ECR) because it may not detect an improper endoscope connection on two channels, and subsequently pass the cycle without cancellation if there is a disconnected scope.
A customer notification letter dated 5/7/15 will be sent to all customers on 5/13/15 to inform them that ASP is recalling the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor (ECR) because it may not detect an improper endoscope connection on two channels and subsequently pass the cycle without cancellation if there is a disconnected scope. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the attached Business Reply Card (double-sided) via mail or by fax to Stericycle: 888-879-8144. Customers with questions regarding the business reply card are instructed to contact Stericycle at 888-345-4671 and reference event #7781.
CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution, 4 bottles/case, P/N: 2266
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution because it may lack the adequate data to support the entire 24-month shelf life.
A Urgent Product Notification Letter dated July 27, 2015, will be sent to customers and distributor who purchased the CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution because it may lack the adequate data to support the entire 24 month shelf life. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete the requested information on the enclosed postage paid Business Reply Card and return it to Stericycle. Customers with questions or need additional packing labels are instructed to contact Stericycle at (877) 550-0701, M-F, 8am-5pm ET. Customers are instructed to report complaints or suspected problems with CIDEX Activated Dialdehyde Solution by contacting (888) 783-7723.
CIDEX OPA Solution, P/N 20390 for use as a high level disinfectant for reprocessing heat sensitive medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is reminding all CIDEX OPA Solution customers to follow the warnings and rinsing procedure in their current labelling around the criticality of proper rinsing of medical device following disinfection with CIDEX OPA according to the CIDEX OPA Solution IFU (Instruction For Use).
A Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notice will be sent to customers on 8/10/15 to inform them to follow the warnings and rinsing procedure in their current labelling around the criticality of proper rinsing of medical device following disinfection with CIDEX OPA according to the CIDEX OPA Solution IFU (Instruction For Use). The letter provides the customers with the description of the issues and the recommended actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete and return the attached Business Reply Card (double-sided) via mail or by fax to Stericycle. For questions regarding the business reply card, customers are instructed to contact Stericycle. Customers with any complaints or suspected problems with CIDEX OPA Solution related to the field safety letter, are instructed to contact 1-888-783-7723.
Wall Chart for STERRAD 100NX System, P/N 10104. The STERRAD 100NX Sterilizer is designed for sterilization of both metal and nonmetal medical devices at low temperatures.
Advanced Sterilization PRoducts (ASP) is recalling the Wall Chart for STERRAD 100NX System because it incorrectly states "APTIMAX Instrument Trays can be enclosed in either polypropylene wrap or in Tyvek Pouches with STERRAD Chemical Indicators."
A Urgent recall letter will be sent to customers to inform them that Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the Wall Chart of the STERRAD 100NX System because it incorrectly states "APTIMAX Instrument Trays can be enclosed in either polypropylene wrap or in Tyvek Pouches with STERRAD Chemical Indicators. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to complete a business reply card for their acknowledgement of the customer letter and documentation of the removal and replacement of the wall chart. Customers are instructed to complete and return the attached Business Reply Card via mail or fax to Stericycle: 877-497-3125. Customers with questions are instructed to contact SteriCycle at 866-737-5389 and reference event #6677.
Tyvek Pouch/Roll with STERRAD Chemical Indicator, P/N 12425
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the Tyvek Rolls with STERRAD Chemical Indicator because they were shipped to customers after its expiration date of May 18, 2013.
A customer notification letter was sent on 12/24/14 to all customers who purchased the expired Tyvek Rolls with STERRAD Chemical Indicator. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken.
STERRAD 50, Product Code 10114. The STERRAD Cassettes are used on STERRAD Sterilization System which is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling the STERRAD System cassettes because the the leak indicator on the STERRAD System cassettes packaging may not function properly after exposure to hydrogen peroxide.
A customer notification letter dated 11/21/2014 will be sent to all customers who purchased the STERRAD 50, STERRAD 100S, STERRAD 200, STERRAD 100NX, and STERRAD NX System Cassettes. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken.
STERRAD 200 System Carriage, P/N 10208. Used as a tool to expedite loading and unloading processed items from a STERRAD 200 sterilizer.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD 200 System Carriage because it can potentially become dislodged when an excessive load is applied.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE NOTIFICATION" letter dated March 13, 2013 to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter informed the customers that ASP recently determined that the push bar located on the STERRAD 200 System Carriage can potentially become dislodged when an excessive load is applied. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Stericycle at (877) 931-0642.
STERRAD 200 Sterilizer (Single Door), Part Number: 10201. STERRAD 200 Sterilizer (Double Door), Part Number: 10202. The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD 200 Sterilization System because it may emit an odor or smell into the surrounding environment that is not typical to normal operating conditions.
A customer notification letter was sent on September 18, 2013, to all customers who received the STERRAD 200 Sterilization System. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to indicate if they have received a STERRAD 200 System and to report any complaints or suspected problems to Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) Professional Services directly at (888) 783-7723 and select option #2. An alternate design for the oil mist filter is being developed and qualification of new vacuum pump oil is in process. This action is to modify the PM interval to service the filter and oil more frequently. This will serve as an immediate/interim solution to reduce incidence of odor/smell complaints until the new oil mist filter design and vacuum pump oil are released. A Customer Letter will be sent to all STERRAD 200 customers to notify them of the issue and the corrective actions we are taking to resolve this issue.
STERRAD NX Sterilization System, Product Code: 10033 The STERRAD NX Sterilization System is a general purpose, low temperature sterilizer which uses the STERRAD NX process to inactivate microorganisms on a broad range of medical devices and surgical instruments.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD NX, STERRAD 50, and STERRAD 100S Sterilization Systems because some healthcare workers detected odors or smells possibly emanating from STERRAD Systems.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notification dated December 16, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to complete and return the customer response forms. Customers with questions were also instructed to contact ASP Professional Services directly at (888) 783-7723 and select option number 2. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.
STERRAD Cyclesure Biological Indicator (BI, Part No. 14324. Intended to be used as a standard method for frequent monitoring of the STERRAD Sterilization System cycles.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD Cyclesure Biological Indicator (BI) because ASP has identified a microscopic intermittent and low frequency flaw in the outer vial of the STERRAD Cyclesure 24 Biological Indicator.
A customer notification letter was sent to all customers on 11/26/2013 who purchased the STERRAD CYCLESURE Biological Indicator (BI). The letter informs the customer of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. The customer notification letter includes a table with the products on recall which includes the manufacturing dates, lot numbers, expiration dates, and quantity.
STERRAD 100NX, Product Code: 10104 The STERRAD Steri lization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD NX and STERRAD 100NX sterilization systems because ASP has determined that the bronchoscopes may contain a polyurethane material in the suction channel location that is not listed in the current claims for interior channels (lumens) for processing in STERRAD systems.
Advanced Sterilization Products sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notificaiton letter on November 11, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to provide the notice to anyone in their facility that needs to be informed and post this notice where appropriate. Customers were instructed to contact ASP at 1-888-783-7723 for any suspected problems. ASP is collaborating with KARL STORZ Endoskope to determine the sterilization impact of the suction port lumen material. Customers are instructed to contact KARL STORZ Endoskope Technical Support at (800)421-0837, ext 5350 for alternative reprocessing instructions. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.
Sterrad 100NX, Product Code: 10104. Used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the Sterrad 100NX Sterilizer some healthcare workers detected odors/smells emanating from the 100NX Sterilizers, and it may be related to normal breakdown of the oil used in the Sterrad 200 vacuum pumps.
A recall letter was sent to all customers on 10/18/13 who purchased the Sterrad 100NX Sterilizer. The letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to contact ASP Professional Services directly at (888) 783-7723 and select option #2. Customers are instructed to report any complaints or suspected problems with their Sterrad 100NX System to Stericycle at (877) 598-5705.
STERRAD 100NX Cassettes The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the three lots (13F049, 13F050, 13F051) STERRAD 100NX Cassettes because ASP has determined that the leak indicator on the cassettes is effective for only 12 months of the cassette's labeled 15-month shelf-life.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on September 18, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory and return all affected cassettes using the enclosed prepaid UPS return lave to Stericycle. Customers were asked to count their inventory and record the data on the enclosed Business Reply Card and Packing Slip. Customers were asked to provide the notice to anyone in their facility that needs to be informed. Customers were also asked to maintain a copy of the notice with the affected product. Customers with questions or suspected problems were instructed to contact Stericycle directly at 1-877-257-7119. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.
STERITITE Containers: STERITITE Container Kit, 1/4 size, 3" high, product code: 13902; STERITITE Mini Mid Size, 3" high, product code: 13903; STERITITE Container Kit, 1/2 size, 4" high, product code: 13904; STERITITE Container Kit, 3/4 size, 4" high, product code: 13905; STERITITE Container Kit, Full size, 4" high, product code: 13906. The ASP STERITITE sealed container system provides an efficient and cost-effective way to package and protect surgical instruments for sterilization, transportat
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the SteriTite containers because they do not have consistent data to show that sterility assurance level of 10(-6) is achieved during the half-cycle test runs on new, unprocessed containers.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) sent a Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notification letter dated October 3, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customers who received the SteriTite Containers. Customers were instructed to: Provide this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed. Maintain a copy of this notice with the affected product. Maintain awareness of this notice. Customers are instructed to contact Stericycle at (888) 912-7092 for additional questions related to the recall letter. Customers are instructed to report any complaints or suspected problems related to the recall by contacting ASP at (888) STERRAD (888-783-7723).
STERRAD 100NX Cassettes, Product Code: 10144 The STERRAD Sterilization System is a low temperature general purpose sterilizer used to sterilize heat and moisture sensitive reusable medical devices.
The recall of the STERRAD 100NX Cassettes was initiated because Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) does not have adequate data to support the effectiveness of the packaging's leak indicator for the entire duration of the STERRAD 100 NX System cassette's 15 month shelf life.
ASP sent an Urgent Medical Device Field Safety Notification letter dated July 25, 2013, to all affected customers. The recall letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to contact Stericycle directly at (866) 562-5937 to report any complaints or suspected problems with their STERRAD 100NX System cassette. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.
EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner & Reprocessor System, P/N 50004 Designed to automatically clean and high-level disinfect flexible, submersible video or fiber-optic endoscopes.
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) has determined that a limited number of EVOTECH ECRs manufactured between 2011 and 2012 did not receive sufficient High Potential (HIPOT) DC voltage testing.
An Urgent Medical Device Field Correction letter, dated 3/22/13, was sent to customers who purchased the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and Reprocessor (ECR) HIPOT Testing. The letter informs the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed on what to do if electrical shock occurs. Customers are instructed that they will be contacted in the next 2 weeks on behalf of ASP to schedule HIPOT testing. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Stericycle at (888) 965-5816. Customers are instructed to report complaints or suspected problems with their EVOTECH ECR system by contacting ASP Professional Services directly at (888) 783-7723 and select option #2.
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 cassettes was inadvertently disabled. The STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX System cases were shipped without verification of proper printing.
Advanced Sterilization Products sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL (REMOVAL) letter dated July 16, 2012 to all their customers who purchased the STERRAD 100S and STERRAD NX System cassettes. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. For the STERRAD NX System cassettes, there should be no impact to the functionality of these affected cassettes. Although printing may be smeared, illegible, or missing, the packaging has multiple references to the information, and the cassettes should be usable despite any printing error. For the STERRAD 100S System cassettes, there is a chance that the barcode will be unreadable and the STERRAD 100S Sterilizer will not accept the cassette. Customers were instructed to complete and return the business reply card and packing slip that are included in the letter. Customers were instructed to contact Stericycle at (888) 406-9303 for additional labels. Customers with questions about the recall letter were instructed to contact Stericycle at (888) 406-9303.
STERRAD NX Cassettes, P/N 10133. The 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 NX Cassettes are only used in conjunction with the STERRAD NX Sterilization system.
Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling three lots of STERRAD NX System Cassettes because it does not have adequate data to support the entire duration of the product's labeled shelf-life.
Advanced Sterilization Product sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall (Removal) letter dated December 4, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter informed the customers that the Sterrad NX Cassettes do not have adequate data to support the entire duration of the product's labeled shelf-life. Customers are instructed of the problems identifed and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to notify their customers if they have further distributed the recalled products and to have them contact Stericycle at (877) 650-7686 to arrange for return of the product. Customers with questions are instructed to call Stericycle at (877) 650-7686 Mon-Fri from 8am to 5pm, ET. For questions regarding this recall call 949-453-6400.