The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3235-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

IR Procedure Pack Recalled Due to Sterilization Assurance Failure

American Contract Systems recalls IR Procedure Pack (Lot 2405102, expiration 05/10/2024) because it cannot confirm sterilization requirements were met. An inoperable chart recorder caused humidity levels to be out-of-specification.

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 without reported illnesses or injuries. The inability to confirm sterilization of a medical device due to environmental monitoring equipment failure constitutes a risk-of-harm situation. This meets Score 3 criteria: risk-of-harm product without yet-reported injury.

Plain-English summary

American Contract Systems, Inc. is recalling the IR Procedure Pack, CEAT19W (Lot 2405102, expiration 05/10/2024). This medical convenience kit was distributed nationwide in Missouri, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Nebraska.

The recall was initiated because an inoperable chart recorder resulted in humidity readings that were out-of-specification in one of the controlled environment areas. As a result, American Contract Systems cannot confirm that sterilization assurance requirements were met for these products.

Those who have this product should verify they have the affected lot number and contact American Contract Systems for further information.

The recalled product

Product
IR Procedure Pack, CEAT19W; Medical convenience kit
Manufacturer
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure
  • infection-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: 00191072184566
  • Lot: 2405102
  • Exp: 05/10/2024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.