Device Class II · moderate Ongoing Oct 14, 2026

VERIFY Biological Steam Test Pack Model/Catalog Number: S3065

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

Recalling firm	Steris Corporation
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
Risk class	Class II (Class II · moderate)
Status	Ongoing
Report date	Oct 14, 2026
Initiated	Aug 31, 2026
Region	OH, United States
Distribution	Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
Quantity	217
Code/Lot	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
Type	Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number	Z-0074-2027

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