Hazard
580 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.
Of the 580 sterilization failure recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 38 (7%) are Severe.
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American Contract Systems recalls 40 kits of Thoracic Packs (Models UTTC82Y and UTTC82AA-01) due to inability to confirm sterilization assurance was met. Unsterilized packs may lose functionality and delay emergency treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling TOTAL HIP PACK models SMTH06O and SMTH06P due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. Unsterilized devices could malfunction and delay patient treatment.
American Contract Systems unable to confirm sterilization of 956 General Angio Pack kits distributed nationwide. Unsterile devices may lose functionality and delay patient treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc recalls HIP SCOPE orthopedic surgical kits due to inability to confirm sterilization assurance requirements were met. Unsterilized instruments could increase infection risk during surgical procedures.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 134 CV Basic Pump Pack kits because the manufacturer cannot confirm sterilization requirements were met. Possible loss of functionality could delay or prolong patient treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 51 kits of the EAR PACK Model SFEA12A because the manufacturer could not confirm sterilization requirements were met, which could cause device malfunction and delayed treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling Delivery Pack medical devices (Models SGDV22D-01 and SGDV22E) because sterilization assurance requirements were not confirmed. Unsterilized devices may not function properly and could delay treatment.
American Contract Systems is recalling C-Section surgical packs (252 kits) after being unable to confirm sterilization assurance. Lack of verified sterilization could delay or prolong surgical treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc recalls 690 laceration tray kits due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. The trays may lack functionality and delay patient treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling C-Section PPS positioning systems due to inability to confirm sterilization assurance requirements were met. The failure could lead to loss of functionality and delayed treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 237 laparoscopy surgical packs because sterilization assurance could not be confirmed. The packs may experience loss of functionality and require treatment delays.
American Contract Systems Inc recalls 41 URO Robotic Pack surgical kits distributed in Ohio because sterilization assurance requirements could not be confirmed. Non-sterile equipment may lead to delayed treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 630 laparoscopy pack kits due to unconfirmed sterilization assurance. This could cause loss of functionality and treatment delays.
American Contract Systems is recalling 725 Labor & Delivery Packs because the manufacturer cannot confirm sterilization requirements were met. Devices may lack functionality and could delay or prolong patient treatment.
American Contract Systems is recalling PICC line catheters because sterilization assurance requirements could not be confirmed. Unsterilized devices may lose functionality and delay patient treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 534 kits of General Laparoscopic Pack-LF surgical instruments because sterilization assurance could not be confirmed. This could result in loss of functionality and treatment delays.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling certain Vein Tray models because sterilization assurance requirements could not be confirmed. The affected units may lack functionality and could lead to delayed treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling OPEN HEART A PACK surgical training kits (Models UTOH19AI, UTOH19AJ-01, UTOH19AJ-02) because sterilization assurance requirements cannot be confirmed. Lack of sterilization could impair functionality.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 17 MAJOR DIEP surgical kits because sterilization assurance requirements cannot be confirmed. This creates a risk of device malfunction and treatment delays.
American Contract Systems Inc recalls the Born on Arrival Kit due to inability to confirm sterilization assurance. Unsterilized equipment could delay or prolong newborn treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling CYSTO PACK cystoscopy kits because the company cannot confirm sterilization assurance requirements were met. Possible loss of functionality could delay or prolong patient treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 144 CYSTO Model SACY80R kits due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. Unsterilized devices may lose functionality and delay patient treatment.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 1,200 DR DIULUS Injection Pack kits because the manufacturer cannot confirm sterilization assurance requirements were met. This may result in loss of functionality and treatment delays.
American Contract Systems Inc is recalling 90 Open Heart Adult Side A surgical kits due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. Unsterilized devices could lose functionality and delay patient treatment.
American Contract Systems cannot confirm Major Vascular Pack surgical kits were properly sterilized. Sterilization assurance failure could result in loss of functionality and delayed patient treatment.