The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3228-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Endovascular AAA Pack recalled for sterilization assurance failure

American Contract Systems recalls 360 units of Endovascular AAA Pack due to inability to confirm sterilization requirements were met. An inoperable chart recorder prevented verification that environmental conditions during sterilization met required specifications.

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 FDA Class II medical device recall involves inability to confirm sterilization assurance due to a process control failure. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the unconfirmed sterilization of a medical device creates a potential contamination risk, meeting the criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

The Endovascular AAA Pack, ESED52B, manufactured by American Contract Systems, Inc., is being recalled due to a failure in the sterilization assurance process. A malfunctioning chart recorder resulted in inability to confirm that humidity readings remained within specification in the controlled environment area during sterilization.

The recall affects 360 units distributed nationwide in Missouri, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Nebraska. The affected lot is 2405152 with an expiration date of 05/15/2025. Lot-specific identification includes UDI-DI: 00191072198402.

Healthcare facilities that have received units from this lot should not use the affected devices and should contact American Contract Systems for return or replacement instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Endovascular AAA Pack, ESED52B; Medical convenience kit
Manufacturer
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Hazard
  • unconfirmed-sterilization
  • contamination-risk

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: 00191072198402
  • Lot: 2405152
  • Exp: 05/15/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.