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FDA Device recall Z-1104-2017

ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Catalog Number: PS-6-50, conta…

On 2017-02-01 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Catalog Number: PS-6-50, conta… by Mesa Laboratories, citing product resistance has fallen outside of label claim within expiry.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1104-2017
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-04-04
Published2017-02-01
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyMesa Laboratories
DistributionAL, AR, CA, FL, IA, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, WA

Product

ProSpore 4 mL Ampoule Biological indicator for steam sterilization, contains Geobacillus stearothermophilus, Catalog Number: PS-6-50, contains 50 Ampoules/Box. Product Usage: Biological indicator for steam sterilization at 121 deg C intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through steam sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization.

Reason

Product resistance has fallen outside of label claim within expiry.

Identifiers

code_infoLot # 637, exp. date 12/2016

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1104-2017%22

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