Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack Recalled by 3M Company - Health Care Business Due to Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout...

Date: August 22, 2023
Company: 3M Company - Health Care Business
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact 3M Company - Health Care Business directly.

Affected Products

3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge Pack, REF 1496V; designed to qualify and monitor dynamic-air removal steam sterilization processes

Quantity: 33504 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

Specific lots of 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Biological Indicators (1492V), 3M Attest Super Rapid 5 Steam-Plus Challenge (41482V, 41482VF), and 3M Attest Super Rapid Readout Steam Challenge (1496V) may contain biological indicators with a cap that melts, deforms and/or cracks following a steam sterilization cycle of 132¿C and 135¿C.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About 3M Company - Health Care Business

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report