HIGH

American Contract Systems Recalls Medical Convenience Kits Due to Hazard

American Contract Systems recalled 32,433 medical convenience kits on September 4, 2025, after discovering re-gassing issues. The affected products have not been validated for safety and effectiveness after multiple sterilization cycles.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
September 4, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
American Contract Systems
Category
Health & Personal Care
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
1 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Identified products were re-gassed (sterilized more than once) after a nonconformance occurred during the initial Ethylene Oxide (EO) gas injection process. These products have not been validated for exposure to multiple sterilization cycles. Therefore, product quality, safety, and effectiveness cannot be confirmed for product that was re-gassed.

What You Should Do

Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact American Contract Systems Inc. or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter

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Product Details

The recall affects medical convenience kits including models BUCY78E, CMCP10X, IHCY10Y, MHCY35AE, PLBY52E, UDCY31Z, and UICY28L. These products were distributed nationwide across several states including South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Washington, and Illinois.

The Hazard

The products were re-gassed after a nonconformance during the initial Ethylene Oxide gas injection process. Sterilization has not been validated for exposure to multiple cycles, raising concerns about quality and safety.

Reported Incidents

There are no specific reports of incidents or injuries associated with this recall. However, the re-gassing poses a high risk to patient safety.

What to Do

Stop using these medical convenience kits immediately. Follow the manufacturer's recall instructions and contact American Contract Systems or your healthcare provider for further guidance.

Contact Information

For more information, contact American Contract Systems at the telephone number provided in the recall notification letter or visit the FDA recall website.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: September 4, 2025
  • Quantity recalled: 32,433 kits
  • Distribution: Nationwide in the US
  • Class II recall due to high hazard level

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
OTHER

Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
BUCY78E UDI-DI 191072235350 Lot 8531411 Bag serial number 17705421
CMCP10X UDI-DI 191072228215 Lot 8392411 Bag serial number 17622370
IHCY10Y UDI-DI 191072159922 Lot 8026111 Bag serial number 17499185 Lot 8346211 Bag serial number 17692649 Lot 8444211 Bag serial number 17681124
MHCY35AE UDI-DI 191072228864 Lot 7990511 Bag serial number N/A
PLBY52E UDI-DI 191072141415 Lot 8016811 Bag serial number 17435184
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Affected States
ALL
Report Date
October 22, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Medical Devices
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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