The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0206-2023·Announced 2022-11-23

CareFusion GENESIS Sterilization Containers Fail Aerosol Challenge Testing

CareFusion GENESIS sterilization containers have not consistently met aerosol challenge testing requirements. Approximately 1,132 units distributed to healthcare facilities in the U.S. and internationally are affected.

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: This is a risk-of-harm medical device where sterilization efficacy cannot be assured, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported. As an FDA Class II device without reported hospitalizations, it does not qualify for Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

CareFusion GENESIS HALF-LENGTH CONTAINER sterilization containers have been recalled due to failure to consistently meet aerosol challenge testing requirements.

Approximately 1,132 units with model reference CD1-5ST (UDI/DI 10885403019012) across all lots have been distributed to healthcare facilities in the United States and internationally, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates.

Healthcare facilities and medical professionals using these sterilization containers should contact CareFusion for guidance on replacement or corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
CareFusion V.Mueller GENESIS HALF-LENGTH CONTAINER 11X12" (27.9 X 30.5CM) 5" (12.7CM) DEEP STERRAD COMPATIBLE, REF CD1-5ST
Affected units
1,132

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 (2)

  • UDI/DI (01) 10885403019012
  • ALL LOTS

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 17 products in this recall →