Exact FDA event identifier

Event 98695

2 recalled-product records grouped only because every row carries this exact official event ID.

Event summary

Timeline bucket: April 13, 2026
Product types: Device
Classifications: Class II
Statuses: Ongoing
Recalling firm wording: HF Acquisition Co LLC

Dossier provenance

Source snapshots represented here

openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

Enforcement coverage uses report dates; product initiation dates can precede those bounds. Device-enrichment coverage uses FDA event_date_initiated.

How coverage and grouping work

Complete imported group

Every recalled product in this event

2 official enforcement rows

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device · product 1 of 2

Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS Product Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 52 TESTS Model/Catalog Number: 1023780 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The 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. Component: N/A

Z-2331-2026

Recall number: Z-2331-2026
Initiated: April 13, 2026
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recalling firm: HF Acquisition Co LLC
Quantity: 2210

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Unknown

An exact joined enrichment record exists, but none supplies supported root-cause wording. This is not an FDA finding of an unknown cause.

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Reason for recall

Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.

Code information

Lot Code: Please see attached spreadsheet listing products that were not incubated per the following requirements : a. Spore strips used in steam sterilizers are incubated for 24 hours b. Spore strips used in chemiclave sterilizers are incubated for 72 hours c. Spore 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/Item Number: 1023780 UDI-DI code: 00850065007496 Lot Numbers: DSS-122 DSS-125 DSS-128 DSS-131 DSS-134

Distribution pattern

U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI.

device · product 2 of 2

Brand Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Product Name: SPORETRAQ MAIL-IN SPORE TESTING SERVICE, 12 TESTS Model/Catalog Number: 1023770 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The SporeTraq Mail-In Spore Testing Service includes 12 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. Component: N/A

Z-2332-2026

Recall number: Z-2332-2026
Initiated: April 13, 2026
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recalling firm: HF Acquisition Co LLC
Quantity: 0

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.

These labels are deterministic app interpretations, not FDA categories.

Official device-enrichment evidence · Unknown

An exact joined enrichment record exists, but none supplies supported root-cause wording. This is not an FDA finding of an unknown cause.

Compare all device evidence states

Inspect official wording and provenance

Reason for recall

Due to incorrect incubation process being performed on product.

Code information

Lot Code: Please see attached spreadsheet listing products that were not incubated per the following requirements : a. Spore strips used in steam sterilizers are incubated for 24 hours b. Spore strips used in chemiclave sterilizers are incubated for 72 hours c. Spore strips used in dry heat or ethylene oxide sterilizers are incubated for 7 days As noted in the previous 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.