FDAAugust 22, 2023device

3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Pack, REF 41482V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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 to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

3m company health care business

UPCs

50707387787276

Recall history

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