United StatesThe recall affects SporeTraq mail‑in spore testing services sold as 52‑test (catalog 1023780, UDI‑DI 00850065007496) and 12‑test (catalog 1023770) kits, including listed lot codes such as DSS‑122, DSS‑125, DSS‑128, DSS‑131 and DSS‑134, distributed nationwide in the U.S. The products were recalled because an incorrect incubation process was performed on spore strips used to test sterilizer efficacy.
What's being recalled
Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS Product Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS Model/Catalog Number: 1023780 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The SporeTraq Mail-In Spore Testing Service includes 52 bacterial Spore Strips provided by Mesa Labs. The Spore Strip (single species G. stearothermophilus ATCC#7953 or dual species G. stearothermophilus ATCC #7953 and B. atrophaeus ATCC #9372) is intended for use in testing the efficacy of sterilizer systems used in healthcare facilities. The Spore Strips are compatible with Steam sterilization, Chemiclave¿ sterilization, Ethylene Oxide sterilization, or Dry Heat sterilization processes. The…
Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Product Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Model/Catalog Number: 1023770 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The SporeTraq Mail-In Spore Testing Service includes 12 bacterial Spore Strips provided by Mesa Labs. The Spore Strip (single species G. stearothermophilus ATCC#7953 or dual species G. stearothermophilus ATCC #7953 and B. atrophaeus ATCC #9372) is intended for use in testing the efficacy of sterilizer systems used in healthcare facilities. The Spore Strips are compatible with Steam sterilization, Chemiclave¿ sterilization, Ethylene Oxide sterilization, or Dry Heat sterilization processes. The…
Recalling firm: HF Acquisition Co LLC, Mukilteo, WA, United States.
How to identify it
Lot Code: Please see attached spreadsheet listing products that were not incubated per the following requirements : a. Spore strips used in steam sterilizers are incubated for 24 hours b. Spore strips used in chemiclave sterilizers are incubated for 72 hours c. Spore strips used in dry heat or ethylene oxide sterilizers are incubated for 7 days As noted in the recall scope question, HealthFirst's Field Correction scope will be expanded to include notifications to all customers in possession of 1023780 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS,1023770 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS or other products serviced by Mesa Labs. Product/Item Number: 1023780 UDI-DI code: 00850065007496 Lot Numbers: DSS-122 DSS-125 DSS-128 DSS-131 DSS-134 Lot Code: Please see attached spreadsheet listing products that were not incubated per the following requirements : a. Spore strips used in steam sterilizers are incubated for 24 hours b. Spore strips used in chemiclave sterilizers are incubated for 72 hours c. Spore strips used in dry heat or ethylene oxide sterilizers are incubated for 7 days As noted in the previous recall scope question, HealthFirst's Field Correction scope will be expanded to include notifications to all customers in possession of 1023780 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS,1023770 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS or other products serviced by Mesa Labs.
The hazard
Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
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Where it was sold
U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.
The official notice
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