Mesa Labs recalls SPORETRAQ Mail-In Spore Testing Service (52 tests) due to incorrect incubation process. Affected units may not test sterilizer efficacy properly.
Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.
Mesa Labs is recalling SPORETRAQ Mail-In Spore Testing Service (52 tests) because the incubation process was performed incorrectly. This could lead to inaccurate sterilizer effectiveness testing, which is critical for healthcare facilities using sterilization equipment.
The SporeTraq test strips require specific incubation times based on the sterilization method used (24 hours for steam, 72 hours for chemiclave, 7 days for dry heat or ethylene oxide). If incubation was done incorrectly, the test may not accurately show if the sterilizer is working properly.
Healthcare facilities that purchased the SPORETRAQ Mail-In Spore Testing Service (52 tests) with model number 1023780. Facilities using steam, chemiclave, dry heat, or ethylene oxide sterilizers are most at risk.
Check for model number 1023780 on the SPORETRAQ Mail-In Spore Testing Service (52 tests) product. Lot numbers DSS-122, DSS-125, DSS-128, DSS-131, or DSS-134 are affected.
Verify the model number and lot numbers to confirm if your SPORETRAQ Mail-In Spore Testing Service (52 tests) is affected.
The recall is due to incorrect incubation process being performed on the product, which could lead to inaccurate sterilizer effectiveness testing.
If the incubation process was done incorrectly, the test may not properly indicate if your sterilizer is working effectively, which could impact patient safety.
Check for model number 1023780 and lot numbers DSS-122, DSS-125, DSS-128, DSS-131, or DSS-134 on the SPORETRAQ Mail-In Spore Testing Service (52 tests).
We’ve drafted a message you can send SPORETRAQ to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2331-2026 — SPORETRAQ SPORETRAQ Hello, I own a SPORETRAQ that is covered by recall Z-2331-2026 from SPORETRAQ. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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