FDAFDA recall Z-0070-2027 · Oct 14, 2026
Steris Corporation: VERIFY Biological/Integrator Challenge Pack Model/Catalog Number: LCB006 recall
Recall found
Product
VERIFY Biological/Integrator Challenge Pack Model/Catalog Number: LCB006
Reason for recall
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
What to do
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Recall details
- FDA classification
- Class II: use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the chance of serious problems is remote.
- Status
- Ongoing
- Codes, lots and dates
- UDI: 10724995220324 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
- Quantity
- 266
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.
- Recalling firm
- Steris Corporation, Mentor, OH
- Voluntary or mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall started
- 2026-08-31
Source: openFDA enforcement record Z-0070-2027 · search recall number Z-0070-2027 in FDA's Enforcement Report.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 22, 2026, 4:56 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.