Steris recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 9"x100' due to purple ink bleeding during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices.
Purple ink located on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate ( bleed ) following steam processing causing cosmetic defects on the exterior of the pouch and in some instances, transference of the ink onto the device(s) contained within the pouch
Steris is recalling Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 9"x100' because purple ink on the label may bleed during steam processing. This can cause cosmetic defects on the pouch and potentially transfer ink to medical devices inside.
Purple ink on the outside label may migrate during steam processing, leading to visible defects on the pouch. In some cases, this ink can transfer to medical devices inside the pouch, though it does not affect functionality.
Users of medical tubing for sterilization equipment, particularly those in healthcare settings. The risk is low as the issue causes cosmetic defects and ink transfer, not functional harm.
Check for Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 9"x100' with model number 881091 and lot number 200408A. The product comes in rolls per box, with 10 boxes per case containing 6 rolls.
Verify the model number (881091) and lot number (200408A) on the tubing packaging.
Purple ink on the outside label may migrate during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to medical devices inside the pouch.
The recall addresses cosmetic defects and ink transfer, not functional harm. The risk is low and does not cause injury.
Look for Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 9"x100' with model number 881091 and lot number 200408A, which comes in rolls per box with 10 boxes per case containing 6 rolls.
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Subject: Recall Z-0789-2021 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-0789-2021 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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