FDA Device recall Z-0022-2013
3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- a…
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-10-17
On 2012-10-17 the FDA classified a Class II recall of 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- a… by 3m Health Care Business, citing 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 electri….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-0022-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-09-13 |
| Published | 2012-10-17 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC |
| Company | 3m Health Care Business |
| Distribution | US |
Product
3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- and/or moisture-sensitive devices. This gas sterilizer/aerator is intended for indoor use only.
Reason
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.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model 5XL 1-door, serial numbers from 721799 - 722166. Model 5XL 2-door, serial numbers from 820248 - 820285. Mod…Model 5XL 1-door, serial numbers from 721799 - 722166. Model 5XL 2-door, serial numbers from 820248 - 820285. Model 8XL 1-door, serial numbers from 350608 - 350887. Model 8XL 2-door, serial numbers from 450073 - 450105 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0022-2013%22
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