Indicator, Physical/chemical Sterilization Process
General Hospital · 21 CFR 880.2800
Recent MDR events
386 adverse event reports on file
- MEDLINEJul 31, 2026MalfunctionMedline Industries, Lp1417592-2026-08113
- 3m Steam Chemical IntegratorJul 17, 2026OtherMW6000106
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190392
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190393
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190394
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190395
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190396
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190397
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190398
- STERILIZATION TEST STRIPSJul 8, 2026MalfunctionSolventum Us Llc.MW5190399
Event type breakdown
Recalls
24 recall events for this product code
- TERRAGENE S.A.Open, ClassifiedJan 26, 2024
Terragene Integron IT26-C
Due to a discrepancy between the FDA-Cleared Indications for Use (IFU) and the actual IFU distributed with the products.
Z-0836-2024 · View FDA record ↗ - 3M Company - Health Care BusinessOpen, ClassifiedMay 18, 2023
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243A
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators with dates of manufacture between November 6, 2022 and January 17, 2023 have an increased potential to leak ink during a sterilization cycle.
Z-1609-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - 3M Company - Health Care BusinessOpen, ClassifiedMay 18, 2023
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators, REF 1243B
3M Attest Steam Chemical Integrators with dates of manufacture between November 6, 2022 and January 17, 2023 have an increased potential to leak ink during a sterilization cycle.
Z-1610-2023 · View FDA record ↗ - Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate OfficeOpen, ClassifiedSep 26, 2022
a. SPS MEDICAL SUPPLY Steam Indicator Strip SPSmedical Sterilization Chemical Indicator Strip Steam 4 Inch Model Number: SIS-250.
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Z-1792-2022 · View FDA record ↗ - Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate OfficeOpen, ClassifiedSep 26, 2022
a. Comply INDICATOR, COMPLY VAPOR GAS (250/BG 4BG/CS) 3M Model Number: 1248.
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Z-1794-2022 · View FDA record ↗ - Steris CorporationTerminatedMar 10, 2014
VERIFY SixCess 270FP Challenge Pack, STERIS Corporation, 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060, 440-354-2600.
STERIS has identified that the outer shipping package for one lot (Lot #024552A) of VERIFY SixCess Challenge Packs incorrectly identifies the lot as Lot #024522A.
Z-1166-2014 · View FDA record ↗ - Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.TerminatedJul 29, 2013
Medline Med-Checks BI Test packs with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code PL 200, Distributor Product Code MDS200500IR
Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specification with the label claims.
Z-1828-2013 · View FDA record ↗ - Steritec Products Mfc. Co., Inc.TerminatedJul 29, 2013
Cardinal BI Stat Biological Test Pack with Instant Readout Integrator, SteriTec Product Code PL 160/A, Distributor Product Code T40311PE
Mesa Labs, based out of Bozeman, MT, informed SteriTec Products, Inc. of a product recall involving the EZTest Steam and Smart-Read Biological Indicators (BI) because the readout time is not in specification with the label claims.
Z-1829-2013 · View FDA record ↗ - Steris CorporationTerminatedAug 22, 2011
Verify SixCess Indicator Strips, Model #: PCC005, PCC006, PCC007, PCC008, PCC031, PCC033, PCC034, PCC037 & PCC038, Mfr. By: Albert Browne, LTD, Chancery House
During an inspection the firm was notified that language contained in labeling and promotional literature directs Customers that the products can be used to replace biological indicators and/or release loads containing implants.
Z-3045-2011 · View FDA record ↗ - Steris CorporationTerminatedAug 22, 2011
Verify SixCess Challenge Pack, Model #'s: LCC003, LCC005, LCC014 & LCC310, Mfr. By: Albert Browne, LTD, Chancery House 190 Waterside Rd. Hamilton Industrial Pa
During an inspection the firm was notified that language contained in labeling and promotional literature directs Customers that the products can be used to replace biological indicators and/or release loads containing implants.
Z-3046-2011 · View FDA record ↗
Registered firms
416 firms currently registered for this product code
Mesa Laboratories Bozeman Manufacturing Facility (zoot)
Bozeman, MT, US
Steritec Products Mfg. Co., Inc.
Englewood, CO, US
Gemstar, Inc.
MONSEY, NY, US
Sanicure Bv
SCHIPHOL Noord-Holland, NL
Industrias Apson S.a De C.v
AGUA PRIETA Sonora, MX
Shenzhen Safesecure Medical Infection Control Tech Co., Ltd
Shenzhen City Guangdong, CN
Case Medical, Inc.
Bloomfield, NJ, US
Andersen Sterilizers, Inc.
Haw River, NC, US
Serim Research Corp.
ELKHART, IN, US
Hu-friedy Mfg Co., Llc
Des Plaines, IL, US
Solventum Us Llc
Brookings, SD, US
Terragene Sa
Alvear Santa Fe, AR
Sterivic Medical Co.,ltd.
ChiZhou Anhui, CN
Medivators Inc
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
Indilab, Inc.
FRANKLIN PARK, IL, US
Guangdong Maidi Medical Co.,ltd
Qingyuan Guangdong, CN
Steris Corporation
FRANKLIN PARK, IL, US
Hogy Medical Co., Ltd.
INASHIKI-GUN Ibaraki, JP
Jmu Dental, Inc
Fullerton, CA, US
Sps Medical
COULOMMIERS Seine-et-Marne, FR
Hu-friedy Mfg. Co. Llc
Northbrook, IL, US
Cbr Enterprise Limited
Hong Kong, HK
510(k) clearances
264 clearances for this product code
- Intertape Polymer GroupFeb 20, 2026
K260181 · LF Process Indicator Tape for Steam Sterilization
- Shenzhen Safesecure Medical Infection Control Tech Co. , Ltd.Dec 23, 2025
K251991 · SafeSecure Steam Sterilization Process Indicator (4012, 4013, 4014, 4016); SafeSecure Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization Process Indicator (4211, 4212, 4213)
- Serim ResearchJun 3, 2025
K251035 · DISINTEK PA Test Strips
- STERIS CorporationMay 2, 2025
K251048 · Rapicide PA High-Level Disinfection Test Strip Model Ref # = ML02-0118
- STERIS CorporationApr 25, 2025
K243876 · VERIFY STEAM Integrating Indicator
- Steritec Products, Inc. (A Getinge Company)Feb 20, 2025
K250172 · Green Card Bowie-Dick Test (BD115)
- True Indicating, LLCJan 17, 2025
K242860 · Type 5 Integrating Indicator for Steam (CSPN-15)
- Jiangmen New Era External Use Drug Co., Ltd.Dec 17, 2024
K241036 · Autoclave Indicator Tape; EO Indicator Tape