3M recalls specific lots of Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Packs that may have biological indicators with melting caps after steam sterilization at 132°C or 135°C. Affected units include lot codes 33P3EF through 33P5XT with expiration dates through January 2025.
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.
3M is recalling specific lots of Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Packs because the biological indicators inside may melt, deform, or crack after steam sterilization at 132°C or 135°C. This could lead to improper sterilization of medical equipment, potentially causing infections.
The biological indicators in these packs may melt, deform, or crack during steam sterilization cycles at 132°C or 135°C. This could cause the indicators to fail, meaning the sterilization process isn't properly monitored, increasing the risk of infections in medical equipment.
Healthcare facilities using the recalled lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Packs for steam sterilization processes are most at risk. Patients and staff could be exposed to unsterilized medical equipment if the challenge packs fail.
Check for lot codes 33P3EF, 33P4ND, 33P4NR, 33P5CA, or 33P5XT on the packaging. The expiration dates for these lots range from December 27, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
Look for lot codes 33P3EF, 33P4ND, 33P4NR, 33P5CA, or 33P5XT on the packaging of the Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Steam Challenge Packs.
Ensure the product's expiration date is within the range of December 27, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
The indicators may melt, deform, or crack after steam sterilization at 132°C or 135°C, which could cause the sterilization process to fail and lead to unsterilized medical equipment.
No, but you should check the lot codes and expiration dates to ensure you have a safe product. Use caution if you have the affected lots.
Check the lot code on the packaging; affected lots are 33P3EF, 33P4ND, 33P4NR, 33P5CA, or 33P5XT with expiration dates through January 6, 2025.
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Subject: Recall Z-2639-2023 — 3M 3M Hello, I own a 3M that is covered by recall Z-2639-2023 from 3M. 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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