Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Product Name: SPO...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.
Product Description & Identification
Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Product Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Model/Catalog Number: 1023770 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The SporeTraq Mail-In Spore Testing Service includes 12 bacterial Spore Strips provided by Mesa Labs. The Spore Strip (single species G. stearothermophilus ATCC#7953 or dual species G. stearothermophilus ATCC #7953 and B. atrophaeus ATCC #9372) is intended for use in testing the efficacy of sterilizer systems used in healthcare facilities. The Spore Strips are compatible with Steam sterilization, Chemiclave¿ sterilization, Ethylene Oxide sterilization, or Dry Heat sterilization processes. The test strip is placed in the customer s sterilizer during their sterilization cycle and upon completion the sterilized test strip along with the control strip is returned to Mesa Labs for lab testing in the return envelope. Spore test results are digitally stored in HealthFirst s OnTraq smart automation tracking and reporting system for easy and secure access to a paperless archive from any device with internet access. Component: N/A
Affected Products
Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Product Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Model/Catalog Number: 1023770 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The SporeTraq Mail-In Spore Testing Service includes 12 bacterial Spore Strips provided by Mesa Labs. The Spore Strip (single species G. stearothermophilus ATCC#7953 or dual species G. stearothermophilus ATCC #7953 and B. atrophaeus ATCC #9372) is intended for use in testing the efficacy of sterilizer systems used in healthcare facilities. The Spore Strips are compatible with Steam sterilization, Chemiclave¿ sterilization, Ethylene Oxide sterilization, or Dry Heat sterilization processes. The test strip is placed in the customer s sterilizer during their sterilization cycle and upon completion the sterilized test strip along with the control strip is returned to Mesa Labs for lab testing in the return envelope. Spore test results are digitally stored in HealthFirst s OnTraq smart automation tracking and reporting system for easy and secure access to a paperless archive from any device with internet access. Component: N/A
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Mukilteo |
| State | WA |
| Event id | 98695 |
| Address 1 | 11629 49th Pl W |
| Address 2 | N/A |
| Code info | Lot Code: Please see attached spreadsheet listing products that were not incubated per the following requirements : a. Spore strips used in steam sterilizers are incubated for 24 hours b. Spore strips used in chemiclave sterilizers are incubated for 72 hours c. Spore strips used in dry heat or ethylene oxide sterilizers are incubated for 7 days As noted in the previous recall scope question, HealthFirst's Field Correction scope will be expanded to include notifications to all customers in possession of 1023780 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS,1023770 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS or other products serviced by Mesa Labs. |
| Postal code | 98275-4255 |
| Report date | 20260617 |
| Product type | Devices |
| Product quantity | 0 |
| Reason for recall | Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product. |
| Voluntary mandated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Recall initiation date | 20260413 |
| Initial firm notification | Letter |
| Center classification date | 20260605 |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHF Acquisition Co LLC
- StatusOngoing
- Risk LevelClass II
- DistributionU.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.