PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark I Benchtop Incubator (AY102295). The Mark I model is no longer produced, but the legacy humidifier bottle component design can also be used with the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator.

Reported: October 5, 2022 Initiated: August 12, 2022 #Z-1822-2022

Product Description

Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark I Benchtop Incubator (AY102295). The Mark I model is no longer produced, but the legacy humidifier bottle component design can also be used with the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator.

Reason for Recall

There is a potential breach to the sterile barrier containing the Humidifier Bottles due to the packaging of the filter box located inside the bottle packaging. Damage to the sterile barrier may result in use of an unsterilized device, which may cause contamination and degradation or loss of embryo during incubation.

Details

Recalling Firm
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Units Affected
5,182 kits
Distribution
Domestic distribution to the following states: AL AZ CA CT DE FL GA HI IL KS MA MI MN MO NJ NY OH OR SC TX VA VT WA WI WV Foreign distribution to Barbados, Canada, Chile, Micronesia Federate, and Panama.
Location
Trumbull, CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Humidifier bottle and syringe filter kit (6 count of each) for the BT37 Mark I Benchtop Incubator (AY102295). The Mark I model is no longer produced, but the legacy humidifier bottle component design can also be used with the BT37 Mark II Benchtop Incubator.. Recalled by CooperSurgical, Inc.. Units affected: 5,182 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential breach to the sterile barrier containing the Humidifier Bottles due to the packaging of the filter box located inside the bottle packaging. Damage to the sterile barrier may result in use of an unsterilized device, which may cause contamination and degradation or loss of embryo during incubation.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 5, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1822-2022.