The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3243-2024·Announced 2024-10-02

Medical device kit recalled due to inability to confirm sterilization assurance

American Contract Systems recalled its Cysto medical convenience kit (36 units, Lot 2405033) due to a humidity monitoring failure that prevented confirmation of adequate product sterilization.

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 medical device recall involving inability to confirm sterilization of a medical device, which presents a theoretical risk of contamination and infection. No illnesses or injuries reported prevent a higher classification.

Plain-English summary

American Contract Systems, Inc. has recalled the Cysto medical convenience kit (Product UDI-DI: 00191072189295, Lot 2405033, expiration date 05/03/2025) in a quantity of 36 units.

The recall was initiated after the manufacturer identified that a humidity chart recorder in one of its controlled environment areas became inoperable. This malfunction resulted in humidity readings that fell outside acceptable specifications. Due to this monitoring failure, American Contract Systems is unable to confirm that the product met sterilization assurance requirements.

The affected product was distributed nationwide to Missouri, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Ohio, and Nebraska.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Facilities that received this product should contact the manufacturer for guidance on appropriate next steps.

The recalled product

Product
Cysto, FTCY03L; Medical convenience kit
Manufacturer
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterilization-failure
  • 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: 00191072189295
  • Lot: 2405033
  • Exp: 05/03/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.