Steris recalls Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 4"x100' due to purple ink bleeding after steam processing, causing cosmetic defects and potential ink transfer to devices. Affected units have model 881041 and lot 200406A.
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 4"x100' because purple ink on the label may bleed after steam processing. This can cause cosmetic defects on the pouch and potentially transfer ink to devices inside, though it doesn't pose a safety risk.
Purple ink on the outside label of Vis-U-All Pouches may migrate (bleed) after steam processing. This can cause visible cosmetic defects on the pouch exterior and, in some cases, transfer ink onto devices inside the pouch. The ink transfer does not pose a safety risk.
Users of Steris Vis-U-All High Temperature Tubing 4"x100' with model number 881041 and lot number 200406A are affected. The risk is low as the ink transfer is cosmetic and doesn't cause injury.
Check for model number 881041 and lot number 200406A on the tubing packaging. The product is sold in rolls per box with 10 boxes per case.
Look for model number 881041 and lot number 200406A on the tubing packaging.
No, the ink transfer is cosmetic and does not pose a safety risk.
The recall does not require action as the hazard is cosmetic and does not affect safety.
Check for model number 881041 and lot number 200406A on the packaging.
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Subject: Recall Z-0787-2021 — Steris Steris Hello, I own a Steris that is covered by recall Z-0787-2021 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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