Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer Model 8XL

510(k) K941748

Active United States

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FDA recalls

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Region	Authorization	Number	Date	Status
United States	FDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional	NumberK941748	Date2 Dec 1994Cleared	StatusActive

3 recalls · FDA

- Terminated Z-1563-2016 FDA Class II initiated 22 Jan 2016
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.
- Terminated Z-1318-2014 FDA Class II initiated 17 Mar 2014
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
- Terminated Z-0022-2013 FDA Class II initiated 13 Sep 2012
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.

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