RAPICIDE PA Part A High-Level Disinfectant recall (Steris Corporation)

Q: Is RAPICIDE PA Part A High-Level Disinfectant (Steris Corporation) recalled?

Yes. Steris Corporation is recalling RAPICIDE PA Part A High-Level Disinfectant, Model/Catalog Number: ML020117. Reason: If the vented cap becomes blocked, gas may accumulate and the bottle may swell due to increased internal pressure. In some cases, excess vapor or liquid chemistry may escape from the bottle when the cap is twisted during opening, which could result in user exposure if required personal protective equipment (PPE) is not properly used. Such exposure may result in injury to the user or others in close proximity. The recall started September 21, 2026 and its status is ongoing. Recall number Z-0156-2027.

Medical deviceClass IIOngoing

Summary: Steris Corporation is recalling RAPICIDE PA Part A High-Level Disinfectant, Model/Catalog Number: ML020117. Reason: If the vented cap becomes blocked, gas may accumulate and the bottle may swell due to increased internal pressure. In some cases, excess vapor or liquid chemistry may escape from the bottle when the cap is twisted during opening, which could result in user exposure if required personal protective equipment (PPE) is not properly used. Such exposure may result in injury to the user or others in close proximity.

What is being recalled

RAPICIDE PA Part A High-Level Disinfectant, Model/Catalog Number: ML020117

Why

If the vented cap becomes blocked, gas may accumulate and the bottle may swell due to increased internal pressure. In some cases, excess vapor or liquid chemistry may escape from the bottle when the cap is twisted during opening, which could result in user exposure if required personal protective equipment (PPE) is not properly used. Such exposure may result in injury to the user or others in close proximity.

How serious is it

Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where it was sold

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution.

How to tell if yours is affected

UDI: 00724995245962 Lot numbers with expiration dates: 688019 10/19/2027 688021 10/19/2027 688023 10/19/2027 688025 10/19/2027 688576 10/26/2027 688580 10/26/2027 688582 10/26/2027 688584 10/26/2027 688586 10/26/2027 688588 10/26/2027 689173 11/2/2027 689175 11/2/2027 689177 11/2/2027 689179 11/2/2027 689983 11/10/2027 689985 11/10/2027 689987 11/10/2027 690299 11/16/2027 690301 11/16/2027 690995 11/24/2027 690997 11/24/2027 690999 11/24/2027 691001 11/24/2027 691741 12/1/2027 691743 12/1/2027 691745 12/8/2027 692203 12/8/2027 692206 12/8/2027 692208 12/8/2027 692210 12/8/2027 692213 12/8/2027 692215 12/8/2027 692217 12/9/2027 692572 12/10/2027 692574 12/10/2027 692576 12/10/2027 692578 12/10/2027 692580 12/10/2027 692582 12/10/2027 692730 12/14/2027 692732 12/14/2027 692734 12/14/2027 692736 12/14/2027 692738 12/14/2027 692740 12/14/2027 692742 12/14/2027 692744 12/14/2027 694359 12/30/2027 694361 12/30/2027 694363 12/30/2027

What to do

Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.

Recall facts

Recall number	Z-0156-2027
Category	Medical device
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Severity	Class II
Status	Ongoing
Recall started	September 21, 2026
Reported	October 21, 2026
Company	Steris Corporation
Company location	Mentor, OH, United States
Initiated by	Voluntary: Firm initiated
Quantity	106758 units

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