VERIFY Dual SpeciesRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10724995023833), received between Oct 30, 2025 and Oct 30, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

4 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 4 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Recalls naming this device

1. Aug 31, 2026Open, Classified

   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

   Z-0073-2027 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. Aug 31, 2026Open, Classified

   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

   Z-0072-2027 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

3. Dec 12, 2022Class IIOpen, Classified

   Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been.

   Z-0779-2023 · Root cause: Employee error · Recall details · FDA record ↗

4. Dec 12, 2022Class IIOpen, Classified

   Biological indicator (BI) used to promote growth of the G. stearothermophilus and B. atrophaeus spores was inconsistent in promoting growth throughout lot , some BIs within the lot performed as intended while others did not. When used to monitor steam and ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, the potential hazard is that the BI will show no growth indicating that the cycle was effective, even if it may not have been.

   Z-0778-2023 · Root cause: Employee error · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionOct 30, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  STERIS WAS CONTACTED ON (B)(6) 2025 REGARDING AN ALLEGED INFECTION FOLLOWING A PATIENT PROCEDURE OCCURRING ON (B)(6) 2023. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VERIFY DUAL SPECIES SELF CONTAINED BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR AND VERIFY DISPOSABLE BIOLOGICAL STEAM TEST PACK WERE USED WITH THE STERILIZER AT THE USER FACILITY.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 23425170 ↗