Reported Jun 17, 2026 · Ongoing
Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS Product Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52…
HF Acquisition Co. LLC
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: HF Acquisition Co LLC · 11629 49th Pl W · Mukilteo, WA · 98275-4255
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- Brand NameSPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52
- TESTS Product NameSPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52
- TESTS Model/Catalog Number1023780
- Software VersionN/A
- Product DescriptionThe SporeTraq Mail-In Spore Testing Service includes 52 bacterial Spore Strips provided by Mesa Labs. The Spore Strip (single species G. stearothermophilus ATCC#7953 or dual species G. stearothermophilus ATCC #7953 and B. atrophaeus ATCC #9372) is intended for use in testing the efficacy of sterilizer systems used in healthcare facilities. The Spore Strips are compatible with Steam sterilization, Chemiclave¿ sterilization, Ethylene Oxide sterilization, or Dry Heat sterilization processes. The test strip is placed in the customer s sterilizer during their sterilization cycle and upon completion the sterilized test strip along with the control strip is returned to Mesa Labs for lab testing in the return envelope. Spore test results are digitally stored in HealthFirst s OnTraq smart automation tracking and reporting system for easy and secure access to a paperless archive from any device with internet access
- ComponentN/A
- Lot codes and dates
3 of 3 products
Products covered by this recall Model / number Barcodes Product as published — Spore strips used in steam sterilizers are incubated for 24 hours — Spore strips used in chemiclave sterilizers are incubated for 72 hours 102378000850065007496Spore strips used in dry heat or ethylene oxide sterilizers are incubated for 7 days As noted in the recall scope question, HealthFirst's Field Correction scope will be expanded to include notifications to all customers in possession of 1023780 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS,1023770 SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS or other products serviced by Mesa Labs. Product/ UDI-DI code: 00850065007496 Lot Numbers: DSS-122 DSS-125 DSS-128 DSS-131 DSS-134 - Amount recalled
- 2210
This recall covers 2 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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