Sterilizer, Ethylene-oxide Gas

STERRAD 50, Product Code 10114.

Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling the STERRAD System cassettes because the the leak indicator on the STERRAD System cassettes packaging may not function properly after exposure to hydrogen peroxide.

STERRAD 100S, Product Code 10113.

Advanced Sterilization Products is recalling the STERRAD System cassettes because the the leak indicator on the STERRAD System cassettes packaging may not function properly after exposure to hydrogen peroxide.

3M" Steri-Vac" Gas Sterilizer/Aerators, Model #'s 4XL,5XL, 8XL

Recently, 3M received a single report of a potential exposure to Ethylene Oxide (EO) at a hospital installation involving 3M" Steri-Vac" Gas Sterilizers. The cause was traced to a rare situation involving a failure of the EO cartridge puncture assembly. This assembly was only in production during the period November 10, 2006 through December 14, 2007 and in service during the period February 7, 20

STERRAD 50 Sterilization System, Product Code: 10050

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

STERRAD 100S Sterilization System, Product Code: 10101

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

3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL.

3M determined that the electrical grounding mechanism for the Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas Sterilizer/Aerator did not meet all of the requirements of the standard in that the electrical wiring, which is insulated and contained within the sealed door should have a stronger connection to the protective electrical grounding mechansim.

STERRAD 50 Sterilization System Product Code 10050

ASP has identified a secondary, lower-occurring cause of oil mist within certain STERRAD NX Systems and STERRAD 50 Systems due to potentially defective oil fill plugs.

3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator, models 5XL and 8XL.

3M discovered a valve with incorrectly labeled "input" and "output" orientation. This defect can result in the valve being installed backwards, creating a remote possibility of valve failure. A failure may result in EO being vented outside the sealed chamber during a limited period in the EO injection phase of the cycle.