American Contract Systems BASIN SET MEBS42K: Labeling Error
American Contract Systems recalls BASIN SET MEBS42K surgical kits due to labeling error where contents don't match package label. Affected units have specific batch numbers and expiration dates.
Lower-risk recall
Basin Set labeling error: components within the kit are for the Single Basin Set. Therefore, the contents of the package do not match the contents listed on the label.
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What happened, in plain English
American Contract Systems is recalling a surgical basin set (MEBS42K) because the items inside don't match what's listed on the label. This mismatch could lead to confusion during medical procedures if the wrong components are used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/59927-american-contract-systems-basin-set-mebs42k-labeling-error.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/59927-american-contract-systems-basin-set-mebs42k-labeling-error · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0274-2023
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“American Contract Systems BASIN SET MEBS42K: Labeling Error.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/59927-american-contract-systems-basin-set-mebs42k-labeling-error. Based on FDA recall #Z-0274-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0274-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The labeling error means the surgical kit contains components intended for a single basin set, not the multi-basin version. This mismatch could cause incorrect usage during procedures if the wrong parts are selected.
Who’s affected
Surgical teams and hospitals that purchased the MEBS42K basin set with batch number 833221 (expiring June 2023) are likely affected. Medical professionals using the kit without verifying contents may face confusion.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model MEBS42K, batch number 833221, and expiration date June 2023 on the product label or packaging. The kit is sold as a general surgical basin set.
- Brand
American Contract Systems- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Verify Product Label
Check the product label for model MEBS42K, batch number 833221, and expiration date June 2023.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of injury from this product?
The recall is for labeling error, not a safety hazard. There is no risk of injury from using the product correctly.
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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-0274-2023 (October 12, 2022) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0274-2023 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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.
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