Steris recalls bandage scissors with black plastic handles that may leave pink dye on sterilization pouches after use. Affected models include SU2014-001 with specific lot numbers.
Bandage Scissors handle cover component contains an incorrect color masterbatch resin carrier. This may allow a pink dye/residue to appear on the Bandage Scissors and/or sterilization pouches after processing.
Steris is recalling bandage scissors that may cause pink dye to appear on sterilization pouches after use. This could lead to contamination of medical supplies during sterilization processes.
The scissors' handle cover uses an incorrect color masterbatch resin, which may transfer pink dye to sterilization pouches. This could contaminate medical supplies during sterilization processes.
Healthcare workers using these scissors for medical procedures are most at risk. The recall affects specific models sold with certain lot numbers.
Check for model SU2014-001 with lot numbers L22XRD, C23XRD, E23XRD, or F23XRD. These scissors have black plastic handles and are autoclavable.
Identify the model number on the scissors, which should be SU2014-001 if affected.
Confirm the lot number matches L22XRD, C23XRD, E23XRD, or F23XRD to determine if the product is recalled.
The handle cover component uses an incorrect color masterbatch resin, which may cause pink dye to appear on sterilization pouches after processing.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the model and lot numbers to determine if they are affected.
The recall indicates a potential for pink dye to appear on sterilization pouches, but no serious injury risk is mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Steris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0737-2024 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-0737-2024 from Steris. 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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