Steris recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 6"x100' due to purple ink bleeding onto pouches and devices after steam processing. Affected units have model 881061 and lot numbers 200407A or 200707A.
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 6"x100' because purple ink on the pouches may bleed after steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices. This could lead to visible discoloration or ink on medical equipment.
Purple ink on the outside label of the Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate or bleed after steam processing. This can cause cosmetic defects on the pouch exterior and, in some cases, transfer ink onto the medical devices inside the pouch.
Users of Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 6"x100' with model number 881061 and lot numbers 200407A or 200707A are affected. Healthcare facilities using this tubing for medical devices are most at risk.
Check for model number 881061 and lot numbers 200407A or 200707A on the tubing packaging. The product comes in rolls per box with 10 boxes per case.
Verify the model number (881061) and lot numbers (200407A, 200707A) on the tubing packaging.
Purple ink on the outside label may migrate or bleed after steam processing, causing cosmetic defects on the pouch and potential ink transfer to medical devices inside.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check the product details to confirm if it's affected and contact Steris for further guidance.
The recall describes cosmetic defects and ink transfer, not injury risks. The hazard level is low risk.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Steris to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0788-2021 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-0788-2021 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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