ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported March 15, 2023

CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and product name: 1. CD5-3B, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN PERF; 2. CD5-3C, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN SOLID; 3. CD5-61B, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO PERF 28X11X6IN; 4. CD5-61C, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO SOLID 28X11X6IN; 5. CD5-3B-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLACK; 6. CD5-3B-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLUE; 7. CD5-3B-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM GOLD; 8. CD5-3B-GR

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 15, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1236-2023.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government/military distribution. The countries of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates..

Q: 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.

Product did not meet shelf-life testing requirements resulting in a breach of the sterility of the Genesis container holding surgical equipment.

Recall #: Z-1236-2023
Affected scope: 5,952 devices
Initiated: January 30, 2023

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Carefusion 2200 Inc recalled CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and p… - a moderate-severity action.

CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and p… was recalled by Carefusion 2200 Inc in March 15, 2023. Reason: Product did not meet shelf-life testing requirements resulting in a breach of the sterility of the Genesis co…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1236-2023 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Carefusion 2200 Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Product did not meet shelf-life testing requirements resulting in a breach of the sterility of the Genesis co….

Moderate
severity level: 6K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: March 15, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1236-2023 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.

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

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and product name: 1. CD5-3B, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN PERF; 2. CD5-3C, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN SOLID; 3. CD5-61B, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO PERF 28X11X6IN; 4. CD5-61C, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO SOLID 28X11X6IN; 5. CD5-3B-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLACK; 6. CD5-3B-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLUE; 7. CD5-3B-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM GOLD; 8. CD5-3B-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM GREEN; 9. CD5-3B-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM PURPLE; 10. CD5-3B-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM RED; 11. CD5-3C-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM BLACK; 12. CD5-3C-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM BLUE; 13. CD5-3C-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM GOLD; 14. CD5-3C-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM GREEN; 15. CD5-3C-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM PURPLE; 16. CD5-3C-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM RED; 17. CD5-61B-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM BLACK; 18. CD5-61B-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM BLUE; 19. CD5-61B-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM GOLD; 20. CD5-61B-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM GREEN; 21. CD5-61B-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM PURPLE; 22. CD5-61B-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM RED; 23. CD5-61C-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM BLACK 24. CD5-61C-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM BLUE; 25. CD5-61C-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM GOLD; 26. CD5-61C-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM GREEN; 27. CD5-61C-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM PURPLE; 28. CD5-61C-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM RED.

Reason for recall

Product did not meet shelf-life testing requirements resulting in a breach of the sterility of the Genesis container holding surgical equipment.

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-1236-2023
Date reported	March 15, 2023
Date initiated	January 30, 2023
Recalling firm	Carefusion 2200 Inc
Firm location	Vernon Hills, IL
Affected scope	5,952 devices
Distribution	Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government/military distribution. The countries of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia…

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

Scale of Impact

5,952 devices units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

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? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Product did not meet shelf-life testing requirements resulting in a breach of the sterility of the Genesis container holding surgical equipment.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 15, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1236-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government/military distribution. The countries of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates..

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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