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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 7, 2024

Procedural convenience kits and trays, cardiac, labeled as: a) EP LAB BI V IMPLANT PACK, kit number AGBI64J; b) LAB DEVICE IMPLANT, kit number AGDI40J; c) LAB DEVICE IMPLANT, kit number AGDI40K; d) MINOR VASCULAR, kit number AGMV26O; e) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98Q; f) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98R; g) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98S; h) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, kit number AGPV28O; i) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, kit number AGPV28P; j) MINOR VASCULAR, kit

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 doc…

Recall #
Z-0818-2024
Affected scope
12291 units
Initiated
November 29, 2023
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American Contract Systems, Inc. recalled Procedural convenience kits and trays, cardiac, labeled as: a) EP LAB BI V IMPLANT PAC… - a moderate-severity action.

Procedural convenience kits and trays, cardiac, labeled as: a) EP LAB BI V IMPLANT PAC… was recalled by American Contract Systems, Inc. in February 7, 2024. Reason: During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0818-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

American Contract Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During an internal investigation, ACS identified that several components were "piggybacked" to ACS trays and ….

Moderate
severity level
12K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
February 7, 2024
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0818-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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Product description

Procedural convenience kits and trays, cardiac, labeled as: a) EP LAB BI V IMPLANT PACK, kit number AGBI64J; b) LAB DEVICE IMPLANT, kit number AGDI40J; c) LAB DEVICE IMPLANT, kit number AGDI40K; d) MINOR VASCULAR, kit number AGMV26O; e) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98Q; f) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98R; g) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98S; h) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, kit number AGPV28O; i) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, kit number AGPV28P; j) MINOR VASCULAR, kit number AHMV26J; k) MINOR VASCULAR, kit number AHMV26K; l) HEART PACK - 205947, kit number ANCV78AX; m) HEART PACK - 205947 , kit number ANCV78AX1; n) HEART PACK - 205947 Post Open-Heart, kit number ANHK74N; o) OPEN HEART EAST PACK, kit number BHOH43; p) 74OFF PUMP CABG PACK, kit number BHOP48; q) PACEMAKER PACK, kit number BHPM60; r) FORBES EP LAB DEVICE IMPLANT PK, kit number FBDI42K; s) T AND A PACK AGH ASC, kit number FBDI42L; t) T AND A PACK AGH ASC, kit number FBDI42M; u) THORACOSCOPY PACK, kit number FBTO60G; v) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY PACK, kit number JROH00O; w) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY PACK, kit number JROH98O; x) ADULT OPEN HEART PACK, kit number LLOH52; y) ADULT OPEN HEART PACK, kit number LLOP25; z) PACEMAKER PACK, kit number LLPP14; aa) HEART PACK, kit number LMCB06AD; bb) CARDIAC HEART BUNDLE NS, kit number LMCH99O; cc) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AD; dd) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AD-01; ee) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AD-02; ff) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AE; gg) CV PACK, kit number MMCV98V; hh) CV PACK, kit number MMCV98V-03; ii) CV PACK, kit number MMCV98V-04; jj) KIT OPEN HEART ADULT, kit number MMOH64J; kk) PACEMAKER PACK, kit number MMPM27E; ll) KIT, THORACOTOMY UNIVERSAL, kit number MMTR12F; mm) ANT CERV FUSION PACK, kit number NCAC96; nn) OPEN HEART- ACCESSOR, kit number NCOH11; oo) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91G; pp) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91H; qq) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91I; rr) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91J; ss) OPEN HEART BRINGBACK SJH, kit number SJOH17I; tt) OPEN HEART CV SJH, kit number SJOH28L; uu) PEDIATRIC HEART SJH, kit number SJPH34K; vv) VASC OPEN CVOR SJH, kit number SJVO56A; ww) VASC OPEN CVOR SJH, kit number SJVO56B; xx) MAJOR CV TRAY, kit number SVMJ20L; yy) MAJOR CV TRAY, kit number SVMJ20M; zz) MINOR CV TRAY¿, kit number SVMN60J; aaa) OPEN HEART COMPONENT PACK, kit number SVOH38Q; bbb) CV B PACK, kit number TNCB10AK; ccc) CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPLY (PS 907285), kit number UICD62AM

Reason for recall

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0818-2024
Date reported February 7, 2024
Date initiated November 29, 2023
Recalling firm American Contract Systems, Inc.
Firm location Temple Terrace, FL
Affected scope 12291 units
Distribution US Nationwide distribution.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

12291 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Procedural convenience kits and trays, cardiac, labeled as: a) EP LAB BI V IMPLANT PACK, kit number AGBI64J; b) LAB DEVICE IMPLANT, kit number AGDI40J; c) LAB DEVICE IMPLANT, kit number AGDI40K; d) MINOR VASCULAR, kit number AGMV26O; e) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98Q; f) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98R; g) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY, kit number AGOH98S; h) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, kit number AGPV28O; i) PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, kit number AGPV28P; j) MINOR VASCULAR, kit number AHMV26J; k) MINOR VASCULAR, kit number AHMV26K; l) HEART PACK - 205947, kit number ANCV78AX; m) HEART PACK - 205947 , kit number ANCV78AX1; n) HEART PACK - 205947 Post Open-Heart, kit number ANHK74N; o) OPEN HEART EAST PACK, kit number BHOH43; p) 74OFF PUMP CABG PACK, kit number BHOP48; q) PACEMAKER PACK, kit number BHPM60; r) FORBES EP LAB DEVICE IMPLANT PK, kit number FBDI42K; s) T AND A PACK AGH ASC, kit number FBDI42L; t) T AND A PACK AGH ASC, kit number FBDI42M; u) THORACOSCOPY PACK, kit number FBTO60G; v) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY PACK, kit number JROH00O; w) OPEN HEART ACCESSORY PACK, kit number JROH98O; x) ADULT OPEN HEART PACK, kit number LLOH52; y) ADULT OPEN HEART PACK, kit number LLOP25; z) PACEMAKER PACK, kit number LLPP14; aa) HEART PACK, kit number LMCB06AD; bb) CARDIAC HEART BUNDLE NS, kit number LMCH99O; cc) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AD; dd) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AD-01; ee) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AD-02; ff) OPEN HEAART PACK, kit number LMOH50AE; gg) CV PACK, kit number MMCV98V; hh) CV PACK, kit number MMCV98V-03; ii) CV PACK, kit number MMCV98V-04; jj) KIT OPEN HEART ADULT, kit number MMOH64J; kk) PACEMAKER PACK, kit number MMPM27E; ll) KIT, THORACOTOMY UNIVERSAL, kit number MMTR12F; mm) ANT CERV FUSION PACK, kit number NCAC96; nn) OPEN HEART- ACCESSOR, kit number NCOH11; oo) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91G; pp) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91H; qq) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91I; rr) VASCULAR SAH, kit number SAVA91J; ss) OPEN HEART BRINGBACK SJH, kit number SJOH17I; tt) OPEN HEART CV SJH, kit number SJOH28L; uu) PEDIATRIC HEART SJH, kit number SJPH34K; vv) VASC OPEN CVOR SJH, kit number SJVO56A; ww) VASC OPEN CVOR SJH, kit number SJVO56B; xx) MAJOR CV TRAY, kit number SVMJ20L; yy) MAJOR CV TRAY, kit number SVMJ20M; zz) MINOR CV TRAY¿, kit number SVMN60J; aaa) OPEN HEART COMPONENT PACK, kit number SVOH38Q; bbb) CV B PACK, kit number TNCB10AK; ccc) CARDIOVASCULAR SUPPLY (PS 907285), kit number UICD62AM. Recalled by American Contract Systems, Inc.. Units affected: 12291 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 7, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0818-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: US Nationwide distribution..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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