HIGH

American Contract Systems Recalls Medical Kits Over Sterilization Issues

American Contract Systems recalled 32,433 medical convenience kits on September 4, 2025. The products failed to meet sterilization standards, posing a safety risk. Healthcare providers and patients must stop using these kits immediately.

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

Product Details

The recalled medical convenience kits include models FHCP08Y, HICS50I, and HSCB90B. These items were distributed nationwide in states including South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Washington, and Illinois.

The Hazard

These medical kits underwent multiple sterilization cycles without validation. This failure raises concerns regarding their quality, safety, and effectiveness.

Reported Incidents

No specific incidents or injuries have been reported related to these products. However, the lack of validation for re-gassed kits presents a high risk.

What to Do

Stop using the recalled medical kits immediately. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer or contact your healthcare provider for further guidance.

Contact Information

For questions, contact American Contract Systems Inc. Additional information is available on the FDA website.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: September 4, 2025
  • Total quantity recalled: 32,433
  • Class II recall due to safety risks
  • Distribution includes SD, IA, MN, WA, IL

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Classification

Product TypeMedical Convenience Kits
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
FHCP08Y UDI-DI 191072232724 Lot 8216211 Bag serial number 68258296
HICS50I UDI-DI 191072212351 Lot 8161711 Bag serial number 68273637
HSCB90B UDI-DI 191072141606 Lot 8083511 Bag serial numbers 47506618 47508489 * If bag serial number is listed as "N/A"
then whole lot is affected
Affected States
ALL
Report Date
October 22, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Medical Devices
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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