American Contract Systems recalls Arthroscopy Pack MSKA45A due to humidity readings out of spec, risking unconfirmed sterilization. Affected units sold from 2024-05-15 to 2025-05-15.
ACS identified that due to an inoperable chart recorder, humidity readings were out-of-specification in one of the controlled environment areas. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met.
American Contract Systems is recalling Arthroscopy Pack MSKA45A medical kits because humidity issues could mean the products weren't properly sterilized. This affects kits sold between May 2024 and May 2025. The recall is important for medical users who might be using these kits in surgeries or procedures.
The kit's humidity readings were out of specification in controlled environments, which means the manufacturer couldn't confirm that the products were properly sterilized. This could lead to unsterilized medical tools being used in procedures, potentially causing infections or other complications.
Medical professionals using the Arthroscopy Pack MSKA45A kits for procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving surgeries with these kits could be affected if sterilization was not confirmed.
Check for the model MSKA45A on the kit. The kit was sold with a lot number 2405153 and expired May 15, 2025. It was distributed between May 2024 and May 2025.
Look for the model number MSKA45A and lot number 2405153 on the kit.
The manufacturer identified that humidity readings were out of specification in one controlled environment, so they couldn't confirm the products were properly sterilized.
The recall record does not mention any remedy or fix for this issue.
The product was sold between May 2024 and May 2025.
We’ve drafted a message you can send American Contract Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3229-2024 — American Contract Systems American Contract Systems Hello, I own a American Contract Systems that is covered by recall Z-3229-2024 from American Contract Systems. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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