FDA Device

Medisafe Distal Duck Kit and Duck Bag, Cleaner, ultrasonic, medical instrument - Product Usage: intended to keep instruments moist during transportation between point of use and cleaning as an initial step of reprocessing.

Hazard

STERIS has identified that certain lots of diluted 4-Zyme may contain bacteria, specifically Pseudomonas fluorescens. The presence of this bacteria can cause the color of the detergent to darken over time. There is an improbable risk to users of the product from exposure to this bacteria, and no risk to patients.

What You Should Do

Remedy

On 11/23/2020, STERIS issued Urgent Device Correction notices to customers via courier service. Instructing customers to inspect and destroy any remaining affected products in their inventory. STERIS will provide replacement product at no cost to Customers who have product remaining in stock.

Products

Medisafe Distal Duck Kit and Duck Bag, Cleaner, ultrasonic, medical instrument - Product Usage: intended to keep instruments moist during transportation between point of use and cleaning as an initial
Brand
Steris Corporation
UPC
Model# M20350 Lot# 1811273,1811277,1906484,1908593,1909635,1910651, 1911658,2001730,2004770  Model# M20358 Lot# 1903408,1906508,1907556,1909644,2001718,2004772  Model# M20359 Lot# 1811278,1906499,1910649,1911680,1911691,1912708, 2001719,2004768  Model# M20400 Lot# 1901340,1901349,1902374,1904448,1904464,1905505, 1906529,1907571,1908595,1909624,1910653,1912700, 2001717,2004766,2004774,2006797

Units Affected

23,445 units, Domestic 5,727 units, Foreign 17,718 units