Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Getinge Assure Accufast Biological Indicators Recalled by Getinge USA Inc Due to AccuFast Biological Indicator Lot SR-430 may have been...

Date: August 2, 2013
Company: Getinge USA Inc
Status: Terminated
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 Getinge USA Inc directly.

Affected Products

Getinge Assure Accufast Biological Indicators, Catalog Number 61301606636 (50 Pack) and 61301606637 (100 Pack), STEAM --- Manufactured for: Getinge USA, Inc. 1777 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623. Getinge Assure AccuFast Biological Indicators (BIs) are designed for biological testing of 121¿C, 132¿C, 134¿C and 135¿C steam sterilization cycles. The AccuFast BI is a self-contained biological indicator containing Geobacillus stearothermophilus inoculated on a paper carrier and placed in a plastic vial with a small glass ampule containing sterile culture medium. After activation, the plastic vial serves as a culture tube. The chemical indicator on the label changes from blue to black when exposed to steam, distinguishing exposed from unexposed units. This indicator does not indicate adequate sterilization.

Quantity: Catalog # 61301606636: 78 Packs (3900 BIs); Catalog # 61301606637: 43 Packs (4300 BIs)

Why Was This Recalled?

AccuFast Biological Indicator Lot SR-430 may have been exposed to conditions affecting its viability. This could result in a false negative (or pass) when exposed to sub-lethal sterilization parameters.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution - USA and the country of Canada.

About Getinge USA Inc

Getinge USA Inc has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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