Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published March 19, 2026
American Contract Systems Convenience Kits: Risk of Blood Exposure from Loose Syringe
American Contract Systems recalls convenience kits with Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes that may disconnect during use, risking blood exposure, infection, or air embolism. Affected kits have specific model numbers and lots.
Impacted kits contain syringes recalled by Medline Industries. Syringe rotating adaptor may unwind during use, which may result in a loose connection or full disconnection between the syringe and manifold. Potential risk for biohazard exposure, blood loss, infection, or air embolism.
Take action
Contact the company
📍Recalling firmAmerican Contract Systems Inc85 Shaffer Park Dr · Tiffin, OH 44883-9290
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
American Contract Systems is recalling convenience kits containing Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes with Rotating Adaptors. The syringes may disconnect during use, potentially causing blood exposure, infection, or air embolism. Affected kits have specific model numbers and production lots. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49664-american-contract-systems-convenience-kits-risk-of-blood-exposure-from.
“American Contract Systems Convenience Kits: Risk of Blood Exposure from Loose Syringe.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49664-american-contract-systems-convenience-kits-risk-of-blood-exposure-from. Based on FDA recall #Z-1981-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1981-2026%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on March 19, 2026, that American Contract Systems Inc is recalling convenience kits containing Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes due to a potential biohazard exposure risk. The syringe rotating adaptor may unwind during use, causing disconnection. Owners should stop using the kits immediately.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: American Contract Systems
Product: Convenience kits containing Medline Namic Angiographic Control Syringes with Rotating Adaptor CORONARY ANGIO PACK
The recalled syringes have rotating adaptors that may unwind during use, potentially resulting in a loose connection or full disconnection between the syringe and manifold. This defect creates a potential risk for biohazard exposure, blood loss, infection, or air embolism.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show American Contract Systems Inc has issued 21 other recalls since November 21, 2018. Recent similar recalls include Medical convenience kits containing BD CliniClean Pericare Wipes (August 10, 2026), Catheters May Not Meet Performance Specs (June 29, 2026), and Potential Endotoxin Variability (May 19, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Medical Convenience Kits Recall: Risk of Syringe Connection Disconnection (February 27, 2026) and Medline medical kits: Risk of syringe disconnection during use (February 27, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers ANCA80AP or ANCA80AQ with specific production lots listed in the recall notice. The kits are sold under the brand name American Contract Systems.
Brand
American Contract Systems
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Kits
Immediately stop using the recalled convenience kits if you have them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Minnesota.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “US distribution to MN. No OUS distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Minnesota.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 55 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class I
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1981-2026 (March 19, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1981-2026 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.