Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Medisafe Distal Duck Kit and Duck Bag Recalled by Steris Corporation Due to STERIS has identified that certain lots of diluted...

Date: November 19, 2020
Company: Steris Corporation
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 Steris Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Medisafe Distal Duck Kit and Duck Bag, Cleaner, ultrasonic, medical instrument - Product Usage: intended to keep instruments moist during transportation between point of use and cleaning as an initial step of reprocessing.

Quantity: 23,445 units, Domestic 5,727 units, Foreign 17,718 units

Why Was This Recalled?

STERIS has identified that certain lots of diluted 4-Zyme may contain bacteria, specifically Pseudomonas fluorescens. The presence of this bacteria can cause the color of the detergent to darken over time. There is an improbable risk to users of the product from exposure to this bacteria, and no risk to patients.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Steris Corporation

Steris Corporation has 109 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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