The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0259-2020·Announced 2019-11-06

Anewmed Corporation Recalls Various Medical Devices Due to Sterilization Data Issues

Anewmed Corporation is recalling 1,749 medical devices because the contract sterilizer lacked adequate packaging data to support the 2-year shelf life.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The specific issue is a lack of adequate data to support shelf life, which is a quality control and labeling issue rather than a direct, reported injury or high-risk pathogen exposure.

Plain-English summary

Anewmed Corporation is recalling 1,749 various medical devices that were contract sterilized. The recall is being conducted because the contract sterilizer did not have adequate packaging data to support the 2-year shelf life claimed for these products.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide in the states of Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. The recall covers a wide range of product numbers and lot codes, including but not limited to G26862, 8065751801, E7924, and numerous others listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for the specific product numbers and lot codes listed in the FDA recall notice. If any of these devices are found, they should be removed from service and returned to Anewmed Corporation or the distributor as instructed.

The recalled product

Product
Various products which were contract sterilized.
Affected units
1,749

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 (20)

  • Product Number (Lot Code): 1. G26862 (W3915653)
  • 2. 8065751801 (15027297X-2015-06)
  • 3. E7924 (HD1206703)
  • 4. MCFK64 (MBKY190)
  • 5. PCB502090 (16105672
  • 17525844)
  • 6. PCB602090 (17766962
  • 17716501
  • 17505067
  • 17465154
  • 17339717
  • 17191941
  • 16536005
  • 15473410
  • 15441264
  • 16685888)
  • 7. PCB702090 (16722293)
  • 8. 277-10-50 (12094017)
  • 9. 420024 (73B1500332)
  • 10. 160636 (1202143

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 11 states specifically: