The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1331-2025·Announced 2025-03-26

Laparoscopy Surgical Packs Recalled Due to Unconfirmed Sterilization

American Contract Systems Inc. is recalling 303 Laparoscopy Packs (Models CALS41F, CALS41F-01, CALS41G) because sterilization assurance requirements could not be confirmed. Unsterilized instruments may cause infection or delayed treatment.

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 an FDA Class II recall of surgical instruments where sterilization assurance could not be confirmed. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, unsterilized surgical instruments pose a risk of infection and surgical complications, meeting the criteria for a risk-of-harm product.

Plain-English summary

American Contract Systems Inc. is recalling 303 Laparoscopy Packs (Models CALS41F, CALS41F-01, CALS41G). The recall was initiated because the manufacturer could not confirm that sterilization assurance requirements were met during manufacturing.

Laparoscopy packs are surgical instrument kits used in minimally invasive surgical procedures. If instruments are not properly sterilized, they pose a risk of infection and other complications, which may result in delayed or prolonged treatment.

Healthcare facilities should verify their inventory against the affected lot numbers and follow FDA recall guidance. The affected lots are: Model CALS41F (Tray Lots 962241, 70-050280, 70-050870, 70-051556), Model CALS41F-01 (Tray Lot 70-052412), and Model CALS41G (Tray Lot 70-053051).

The recalled product

Product
LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Model No. CALS41F, CALS41F-01, CALS41G
Manufacturer
American Contract Systems Inc
Hazard
  • sterilization-assurance-failure
  • infection-risk

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.