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Health product recall

Sterrad Sterilizers (2013-11-07)

Starting date:
November 7, 2013
Posting date:
December 17, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-37221

Recalled products

  1. Sterrad 100 S Sterilizer
  2. Sterrad 50 Sterilizer
  3. Sterrad NX Sterilizer
  4. Sterrad 100NX Sterilizer

Reason

ASP is notifying users to discontinue processing certain Karl Storz model flexible bronchoscopes and intubation fiberscopes in Sterrad system sterilizers. These endoscopes 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.

Affected products

A. Sterrad 100 S Sterilizer
 

Lot or serial number

All serial numbers

Model or catalog number
  • 10101
Companies
Manufacturer
Advanced Sterilization Products
a Division of Ethicon
33 Technology Drive
Irvine
92618
California
UNITED STATES

B. Sterrad 50 Sterilizer

 

Lot or serial number

All serial numbers

Model or catalog number
  • 10050
Companies
Manufacturer
Advanced Sterilization Products
a Division of Ethicon
33 Technology Drive
Irvine
92618
California
UNITED STATES

C. Sterrad NX Sterilizer

Lot or serial number

All serial numbers

Model or catalog number
  • 10033
Companies
Manufacturer
Advanced Sterilization Products
a Division of Ethicon
33 Technology Drive
Irvine
92618
California
UNITED STATES

D. Sterrad 100NX Sterilizer

Lot or serial number

All serial numbers

Model or catalog number
  • 10104
Companies
Manufacturer
Advanced Sterilization Products
a Division of Ethicon
33 Technology Drive
Irvine
92618
California
UNITED STATES