FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0022-2013
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.
Published October 17, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 13, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- 3M Company - Health Care Business
- Distributor
- 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.
- Lot
- 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
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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