Drug recall

3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit…

FDA recall event 63214 · Class II · 3M Company - Health Care Business

Key facts

Event ID 63214
Recall numbers Z-0022-2013
Recalling firm 3M Company - Health Care Business
Product type Devices
Products 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- and/or moisture-sensitive devices. This gas sterilizer/aerator…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall 3M determined that the electrical grounding mechanism for the Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas Sterilizer/Aerator did not meet all of the requirements of the standard in that the electrical wiring, which is…
Initiation date Sep 13, 2012
Report date Oct 17, 2012
Termination date Jan 29, 2013
City Saint Paul
State MN
Country United States
FEI number 2110898

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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