Steris Corporation: Indicator, Biological Sterilization Process

Recalling firm
Steris Corporation
Product
VERIFY Biological/Integrator Challenge Pack Model/Catalog Number: LCB006
Reason
Geobacillus stearothermophilus spore population in affected products may fall below minimum shelf life specification. When used to monitor steam sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the biological indicator will show no growth, indicating that the steam cycle was effective, even if the steam cycle did not achieve the intended spore reduction
Classification
Class II
Category
medical device recall
Country
United States
Agency
FDA-DEVICES
Recall date
2026-08-31
Status
Open, Classified
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

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