CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 14 Sep 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Various Laparoscopy Packs recalled by American Contract Systems
American Contract Systems is recalling Various Laparoscopy Packs, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Jun 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-1694-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90574
- Recalling firm
- American Contract Systems, Kansas City, MO
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 16 Jun 2022
- FDA classified
- 8 Sep 2022
- Reported
- 14 Sep 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Device type
- Surgical Instruments
Timeline
| 16 Jun 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Sep 2022 | Classified by FDA | +84 days |
| 14 Sep 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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 exposed to multiple sterilization cycles without validation for multiple exposures.
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
Various Laparoscopy Packs
Where it was distributed
Distribution within the United States to health systems and distributors in AZ, FL, IA, IL, MA, MN, MO, OH, NE, PA, RI, SD, and TX
ArizonaFloridaIowaIllinoisMassachusettsMinnesotaMissouriNebraskaOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth DakotaTexas
Questions about this recall
Is Various Laparoscopy Packs recalled?
Yes. American Contract Systems recalled Various Laparoscopy Packs on 16 Jun 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1694-2022.
Why was it recalled?
Product was exposed to multiple sterilization cycles without validation for multiple exposures.
Which lots are affected?
Tray Number, Sterilization Lot, Lot Number, Bag Serial Number 1) LSRENDOSCOPH, 2104281, 890211, 14887854 2) LSRENDOSCOPH, 2108251, 784211, 44375070 3) LSRENDOSCOPH, 2110011, 740211, 15140201 4) PLLA88I, 2104162, 895211, 14779054 5) AMGL09X, 2104281, 887211, 64029666 6) IHGB89AB, 2107293, 791211, 64104353 7) UIUA68AG, 2108202, 771211, 64233083 8) FRLC65S, 2104301, 882211, 44123696-005 9) MHLC19AH, 2105181, 863211, 63956744-006 10) CXRO12W, 2107082, 811211, 64110751-006 11) SLLP38F, 2107132, 807211, 64100877-006 12) SLLP38F, 2107132, 807211, 64100879-006 13) SLLP38F, 2107132, 807211, 64100878-006 14) CXLP87AJ, 2107162, 803211, 15011547-004 15) BHLC43J, 2108042, 784211, 44294507-005 16) BHLC43J, 2108042, 784211, 44234508-005 17) MERS50Q, 2108193, 769211, 64206337-006 18) BHRP78C, 2104131, 903211, 64073208-006 19) BHRP78C, 2104131, 903211, 64073209-006 20) BHRP78C, 2106221, 831211, 64091105-006 21) BHRP78C, 2106221, 831211, 64091104-006 22) BHRP78C, 2106233, 831211, 64090598-006 23) BHLP21C, 2107261, 800211, 44226340-005 24) BHLP21C, 2107261, 800211, 44226339-005 25) BHLP21C, 2107261, 800211, 44226341-005 26) BHLP21C, 2107261, 800211, 44226338-005 27) BHLP62E, 2107292, 799211, 44219340-005 28) BHLP62E, 2107292, 799211, 44219343-005 29) BHLP62E, 2107292, 799211, 44219342-005 30) BHLP62E, 2107292, 799211, 44219341-005 31) BHRP78C, 2108041, 789211, 64093909-006 32) BHRP78C, 2108041, 789211, 64092459-006 33) BHRP78C, 2108041, 789211, 64092460-006 34) BHLP62E, 2108242, 771211, 44336911-005 35) SARB30J, 2104291, 884211, 64040187-006 36) MCLC14F, 2106011, 853211, 44153023-005 37) MPRO72D, 2107131, 811211, 64129494-006 38) MCLC14F, 2109031, 760211, 44261569-005 39) AGLC19L, 2108191, 775211, 64186775-006
Where was it sold?
Distribution within the United States to health systems and distributors in AZ, FL, IA, IL, MA, MN, MO, OH, NE, PA, RI, SD, 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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