CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 18 May 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
ACS Arthroscopy Kit ACS Knee Kit ACS Hand Pack recalled
American Contract Systems is recalling ACS Arthroscopy Kit ACS Knee Kit ACS Hand Pack, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Mar 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1037-2022
- FDA event ID
- 89868
- Recalling firm
- American Contract Systems, Kansas City, MO
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 22 Mar 2022
- FDA classified
- 6 May 2022
- Reported
- 18 May 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 22 Mar 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 May 2022 | Classified by FDA | +45 days |
| 18 May 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product was sterilized with a higher than specification EO concentration.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
1) ACS Arthroscopy Kit 2) ACS Knee Kit 3) ACS Hand Pack
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL, MO, NE, and TX.
Questions about this recall
Is ACS Arthroscopy Kit ACS Knee Kit ACS Hand Pack recalled?
Yes. American Contract Systems recalled ACS Arthroscopy Kit ACS Knee Kit ACS Hand Pack on 22 Mar 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1037-2022.
Why was it recalled?
Product was sterilized with a higher than specification EO concentration.
Which lots are affected?
1) ACS Arthroscopy Kit - Model LMAR15R, Lot 981221; UDI: 00191072152978 2) ACS Knee Kit - Model LWKN46N, Lot 966221; UDI: 00191072150158 3) ACS Hand Pack - Model FHHP63T, Lot 966221, UDI: 00191072149954
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL, MO, NE, and TX.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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