CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 Sep 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13 recalled by Metrex Research

Metrex Research is recalling CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Feb 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesCaviCide Lot # 10-1301, 10-2301, 10-2302, 10-2328, 10-2328A, 10-2328B, 10-2331, 10-2333, 10-1334, 10-2334, 10-1335, 10-2335, 10-1342A, 10-1343, 10-2345. EnviroCide Lot # 10-2331. Backscratchers Cavicide lot # 10-1342. MaxiSpray Plus lot # 10-2328A and 10-1343. pdCARE Surface Disinfectant lot # 10-2331 and 10-2345. Z3 Surface Disinfectant lot # 10-2328.

Quantity recalled17,690 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2267-2012
FDA event ID: 62864
Recalling firm: Metrex Research, Romulus, MI
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 6 Feb 2012
FDA classified: 24 Aug 2012
Reported: 5 Sep 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Surgical Instruments

Timeline

6 Feb 2012	Recall initiated by company
24 Aug 2012	Classified by FDA	+200 days
5 Sep 2012	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Metrex Research is recalling Cavicide containing the Spring Fresh Fragrance because the affected lot of product containing this fragance has caused an increase in reported health reactions in some individuals such as headache, nausea, and respiratory discomfort.

Product as listed by the FDA

CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024, MC-1000. Alternate brands: EnviroCide, part number: 13-3325. Private labeled products of Cavicide: Backscratchers Cavicide, part number: 13-4800. MaxiSpray Plus, part numbers: 13-7400 and 13-7405. pdCARE Surface Disinfectant, part numbers: 13-7525 and 13-7500. Z3 Surface Disinfectant, part number: 13-7900. CaviCide is a multi-purpose disinfectant/decontaminant cleaner for use on hard, non-porous inanimate surfaces. CaviCide is a bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal, and tuberulocidal which is available in a ready-to-use, liquid form typically contained in 1 gallon bottles, 2.5 gallon bottles, 25 oz. spray bottles, or 55 gallon drums (depending on the item number). CaviCide may also be branded as a private label (see (1)(vi) below for names and Table 1 above for additional details). The product may be used (1) for precleaning non-instrument surfaces prior to disinfection; (2) for precleaning instruments prior to disinfection; (3) as a virucide on non-instrument surfaces; (4) as a disinfectant on non-instrument surfaces; (5) as a virucide on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments and implements; and (6) as a disinfectant on precleaned non-critical medical devices, instruments, and instruments. It is useful in health care settings such as hospitals, emergency medical settings, surgical centers, isolation areas, neonatal units, patient care areas, ophthalmic and optometric facilities, dental offices, dental operatories, animal care facilities, salon settings, emergency vehicles, schools, health club facilities, kitchens, bathrooms, prisons, morgues, and other critical care areas.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, AE, and YE.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024 recalled?

Yes. Metrex Research recalled CaviCide, Part Numbers: 13-1025, 13-1000, 13-1024 on 6 Feb 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2267-2012.

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

CaviCide Lot # 10-1301, 10-2301, 10-2302, 10-2328, 10-2328A, 10-2328B, 10-2331, 10-2333, 10-1334, 10-2334, 10-1335, 10-2335, 10-1342A, 10-1343, 10-2345. EnviroCide Lot # 10-2331. Backscratchers Cavicide lot # 10-1342. MaxiSpray Plus lot # 10-2328A and 10-1343. pdCARE Surface Disinfectant lot # 10-2331 and 10-2345. Z3 Surface Disinfectant lot # 10-2328.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, AE, and YE.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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