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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Custom procedural convenience kits and trays, gastroenterological & urological, labeled as: AHN BIOPSY STERILE, kit number AHBP12A

Z-0821-2024

November 29, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
American Contract Systems, Inc.
Event
Event 93656
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
95 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0821-2024

Official wording

Reason: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.

Code information: AHBP12A, UDI/DI 00191072188229, Lot Numbers: 963231, exp. 1/21/2024; 940231, exp. 1/21/2024; 996231, exp. 2/28/2023

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and subjected to the ACS sterilization process. There is no supporting documentation stating the "piggybacked" components were assessed to determine if they were suitable for exposure to elevated temperatures for an extended period of time and further exposure to sterilization. As a result, the piggybacked components may (1) have a loss/lack of functionality, (2) loss of drug efficacy, if applicable, and (3) may have had higher than specified EO residuals.