FDANovember 19, 2020device
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.
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The 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 to do
FDA enforcement status: Terminated
Brands named
steris
Recall history
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