The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0179-2024·Announced 2023-11-01

Robotics Pack I.V. Catheter and Adhesive Recalled for Sterilization Defect

American Contract Systems is recalling its Robotics Pack (56 cases) due to improper sterilization of IV catheter and adhesive components. The devices may have lost functionality or drug efficacy and may contain excessive ethylene oxide residuals.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for medical devices where functionality and drug efficacy may be compromised and ethylene oxide residuals may exceed safe levels. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, per the rubric's criteria for High (3).

Plain-English summary

American Contract Systems, Inc. is recalling the Robotics Pack, REF SSRO22D (56 cases, Lot Numbers 933231 and 987231), following discovery of improper sterilization of component devices. The I.V. Cath (part number 4252535-02) and Adhesive Dermabond (part number DHVM12) were subjected to ethylene oxide sterilization at temperatures exceeding the component manufacturer's approved specifications.

As a result, these components may have reduced or lost functionality, may lose drug efficacy, and may contain ethylene oxide residuals in excess of specified limits.

The recalled product was distributed in Florida and Iowa. Customers and healthcare facilities should identify affected inventory using Lot Numbers 933231 and 987231 (UDI/DI 00191072167705) and contact American Contract Systems, Inc. or the FDA for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Robotics Pack, REF SSRO22D
Manufacturer
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Hazard
  • device-failure
  • efficacy-loss
  • chemical-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • UDI/DI 00191072167705
  • Lot Numbers: 933231
  • 987231

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.