Medical convenience kits Item Number/Description RCGY52D GYN LAPAROSCOPY SPH 0246965 UIGN82M GYN (PS 907645) UIHY
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Medical convenience kits Item Number/Description RCGY52D GYN LAPAROSCOPY SP by American Contract Systems Inc.. Reason: Identified products were re-gassed (sterilized more than once) after a nonconformance occurred during the initial Ethylene Oxide (EO) gas injection pr.
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-0179-2026
Action Date
2025-10-22
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Medical convenience kits Item Number/Description RCGY52D GYN LAPAROSCOPY SPH 0246965 UIGN82M GYN (PS 907645) UIHY16AE ASC HYSTEROSCOPY PACK (PS 020634)
Lot/Code Info: FHGY09S UDI-DI 191072234360 lot 8532011 bag serial number 68874879; LMGY39U UDI-DI 191072209337 Lot 8490211 bag serial numbers 47860009 47861175; OWGY11Q UDI-DI 191072236555 lot 8389711 bag serial number 17622382; RCGY52D UDI-DI 191072232670 lot 8142411 bag serial number 17487909; UIGN82M UDI-DI 191072106674 lot 8084811 bag serial numbers 17391081 17391091 17391111 17391171 lot 8445711 bag serial numbers 17683242 lot 8530511 bag serial numbers 17712404; UIHY16AE UDI-DI 00191072234117 Lot 8171811 N/A * If bag serial number is listed as "n/a", then entire lot is affected
Quantity Affected: 32,433 total
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of SD, IA, MN, WA, IL.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2025-09-04
Company
Grimes, IA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 237 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
American Contract Systems Inc. has 188 FDA actions in our database, including 188 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (American Contract Systems Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does American Contract Systems Inc. have FDA actions?
American Contract Systems Inc. has 188 FDA actions in our database, including 188 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0179-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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