The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0746-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Advanced Sterilization Products Recalls STERRAD Sterilization Systems Due to Odors

Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling STERRAD NX, 50, and 100S sterilization systems because healthcare workers detected odors possibly emanating from the devices.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) is recalling the STERRAD NX, STERRAD 50, and STERRAD 100S Sterilization Systems. The recall was initiated because some healthcare workers detected odors or smells possibly emanating from the STERRAD Systems.

The STERRAD 100S Sterilization System is a general purpose, low temperature sterilizer which uses the STERRAD 100S process to inactivate microorganisms on a broad range of medical devices and surgical instruments. The recall covers 2,366 units that were distributed nationwide.

Healthcare facilities should contact Advanced Sterilization Products for instructions on how to handle the recalled units. The source text does not specify further actions for consumers or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the odors.

The recalled product

Product
STERRAD 100S Sterilization System, Product Code: 10101 The STERRAD 100S Sterilization System is a general purpose, low temperature sterilizer which uses the STERRAD 100S process to inactivate microorganisms on a broad range of medical devices and surgical instruments.
Affected units
2,366

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • not available

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Advanced Sterilization Products under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →