FDA-Device2023-10-04Class II

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles

3M Company - Health Care Business
Hazard

Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.

Sold states
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Peru, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan.
Affected count
79500 devices
Manufactured in
3m Center 2510 Conway Ave, Bldg 275-5w-06, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Products
3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicator, REF 1492V; used to qualify or monitor dynamic-air-removal steam sterilization cycles

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2637-2023

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