3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator recall
3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles
Why was 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UDI/DI: 50707387762969 (shipper), 30707387762965 (carton); Lot codes: 33P3X3, exp. 12/29/2024; 33P4NH, exp. 01/01/2025
- Product
- 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles
- Recalling firm
- 3M Company - Health Care Business
- Quantity
- 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.
- Recall date
- October 4, 2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)