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Health product recall

STERRAD NX STERILIZATION SYSTEM (2015-09-25)

Starting date:
September 25, 2015
Posting date:
October 22, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-55526

Affected Products

STERRAD NX STERILIZATION SYSTEM

Reason

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) has recently determined the current STERRAD NX System is exceeding the electromagnetic compatibility class radiated emissions specification limit by 20 decibel micro-volt per meter, which equates to 0.001 volt per meter at a distance of 10 meters. The risk is assessed as low for interference to active implantable and wearable devices and other nearby electrical equipment.

Affected products

STERRAD NX STERILIZATION SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

1033141070
1033142147
1033150098
33130233
33130236
33140013
33140023
33140064

Model or catalog number

10033

Companies
Manufacturer
Advanced Sterilization Products
A Division of Ethicon
33 Technology Drive
Irvine
92618
California
UNITED STATES