Steris Corporation: Bandage Scissors Recalled Due to Potential Dye Residue Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 17, 2024

Summary

Steris Corporation is recalling 4,214 units of V. Mueller Universal Bandage Scissors with black plastic handles. The handle covers were manufactured using an incorrect resin material, which may cause a pink dye or residue to appear on the scissors or their sterilization pouches after they are processed for medical use. These heavy-duty, 7-inch (18 cm) scissors are intended to cut through tape and bandages in medical settings.

Risk

The incorrect resin carrier can leak a pink dye or residue during sterilization; this residue could potentially contaminate the scissors or the sterile environment, posing a risk to patients or healthcare providers during use.

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking for V. Mueller Universal Bandage Scissors with Black Plastic Handles (Model SU2014-001) with the UDI-DI: 10885403065866.
Check the lot numbers on your product packaging or sterilization pouches for the following affected codes: L22XRD, C23XRD, E23XRD, and F23XRD.
If you identify affected scissors, stop using them immediately and set them aside to prevent further use in medical procedures.
Contact Steris Corporation or your healthcare provider to discuss next steps, potential replacements, or instructions for returning the affected units.
For additional information or assistance, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

Manufacturer consultation

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund

Affected Products

Product: V. Mueller Universal Bandage Scissors Black Plastic Handles Heavy-Duty, Autoclavable, Overall Length 7 (18 cm)

Model / REF:

SU2014-001

Lot Numbers:

L22XRD

C23XRD

E23XRD

F23XRD

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 93610

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Steris Corporation

Sold By: medical distributors

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 4,214 units

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify your product by checking for V. Mueller Universal Bandage Scissors with Black Plastic Handles (Model SU2014-001) with the UDI-DI: 10885403065866.

Check the lot numbers on your product packaging or sterilization pouches for the following affected codes: L22XRD, C23XRD, E23XRD, and F23XRD.

If you identify affected scissors, stop using them immediately and set them aside to prevent further use in medical procedures.

Contact Steris Corporation or your healthcare provider to discuss next steps, potential replacements, or instructions for returning the affected units.

For additional information or assistance, contact the FDA at 1-888-463-6332 or visit www.fda.gov/medical-devices/medical-device-recalls.