Class II — 3M Company - Health Care Business
| Recalling firm | 3M COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 13 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 3M determined that the electrical grounding mechanism for the Steri-Vac 5XL and 8XL gas Sterilizer/Aerator did not meet all of the requirements of the standard in that the electrical wiring, which is insulated and contained within the sealed door should have a stronger connection to the protective electrical grounding mechansim. |
| Product | 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator models 5XL and 8XL. 3M Steri-Vac Gas Sterilizer/Aerator is a compact unit designed to sterilize heat- and/or moisture-sensitive devices. This gas sterilizer/aerator is intended for indoor use only. |
| Quantity | 707 units (61 US, 646 OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA and WI., and the countries of Argentina, Barbados, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Republic of Guinea, Russia, South A… |
| Initiated | 2012-09-13 |
| Classified | 2012-10-09 |
| Terminated | 2013-01-29 |
| Recall number | Z-0022-2013 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — 3M Company - Health Care Business (Z-0022-2013).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/63214/
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