CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 18 Jun 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Lower Extremity recalled by American Contract Systems
American Contract Systems is recalling Lower Extremity, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Apr 2025 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-1916-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96837
- Recalling firm
- American Contract Systems, Chandler, AZ
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 21 Apr 2025
- FDA classified
- 6 Jun 2025
- Reported
- 18 Jun 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Hip & Knee Implants
Timeline
| 21 Apr 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Jun 2025 | Classified by FDA | +46 days |
| 18 Jun 2025 | 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
Test results for cast padding component included in procedure trays shows Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Chlorohydrin (EO/ECH) residuals exceeded residual limits, which may lead to a possible loss or lack of functionality that may lead to a delay or prolonged treatment/procedure/therapy.
Product as listed by the FDA
LOWER EXTREMITY, Model: NCEX20I; LOWER EXTREMITY, Model: NCEX20J; TOTAL KNEE PACK, Model: NCTK31K; TOTAL KNEE PACK, Model: NCTK31L All convenience kits contain Specialist Blend Cast Padding, Item: QTX30-322NS
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution in the state of CO.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Test results for cast padding component included in procedure trays shows Ethylene Oxide/Ethylene Chlorohydrin (EO/ECH) residuals exceeded residual limits, which may lead to a possible loss or lack of functionality that may lead to a delay or prolonged treatment/procedure/therapy.
Which lots are affected?
Model/UDI-DI/Lot(Expiration): NCEX20I/00191072222398/9146304(2025-12-03), 9207685(2026-01-08); NCEX20J/00191072234582/9222096(2026-01-30), 9222096(2026-01-30); NCTK31K/00191072222480/9086225(2025-11-01), 9086225(2025-11-01); NCTK31L/00191072234872/9219596(2026-01-15), 9219596(2026-01-15)
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution in the state of CO.
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 26 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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