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Steris Corporation recalls VERIFY Biological Steam Test Pack

📅 Aug 31, 2026 · 📍 Nationwide
Recalling company
Steris Corporation
Product
VERIFY Biological Steam Test Pack Model/Catalog Number: S3065
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 – may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences
Recall date
Aug 31, 2026
Reported
Oct 14, 2026
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Status
Ongoing
Quantity
217
Lot / codes
UDI: 10724995220300 Lot numbers: 260810: expiration date - 08/10/2026 260810A: expiration date - 08/10/2026 261106: expiration date - 11/06/2026 270116: expiration date - 01/16/2027
Company location
Mentor, OH
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0074-2027
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

View official FDA notice ↗ Search recall number Z-0074-2027 in the FDA Enforcement Report. Also see FDA recall press releases.

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