Steris recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 3"x100' due to purple ink bleeding during steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices. Affected units have model 881031 and lot 200505A.
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 3"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 devices inside. The issue does not pose a safety risk but may affect appearance and device cleanliness.
Purple ink on the outside label of the tubing pouch may migrate during steam processing. This can cause cosmetic defects on the pouch itself and, in some cases, transfer ink onto medical devices inside the pouch. The ink transfer is not harmful but may affect device appearance and cleanliness.
Users of Steris Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 3"x100' with model number 881031 and lot number 200505A are affected. Healthcare facilities using this tubing for medical devices are most at risk due to potential ink transfer.
Check for model number 881031 and lot number 200505A on the tubing packaging. The product comes in rolls, with 10 rolls per box and 10 boxes per case.
Verify the model number (881031) and lot number (200505A) on the tubing packaging.
No, the ink transfer is cosmetic and does not pose a safety risk, but it may affect device appearance.
Check for model number 881031 and lot number 200505A on the packaging. The tubing comes in rolls with 10 rolls per box and 10 boxes per case.
The recall does not require immediate action, but you can check the product details to confirm if it's affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-0786-2021 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-0786-2021 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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