Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published May 19, 2026

American Contract Systems Medical Kits Recall: Potential Endotoxin Variability

Recall of specific medical procedure kits due to potential for unexpected endotoxin levels in Ritmed Neurological Sponges. Affected items include CRANI PACK, SPINE PACK, and other surgical trays with listed model numbers and lot numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2989-2026Medical device American Contract Systems ›

Lower-risk recall

The recall notice was initiated due to a Medicom Urgent Medical Device Recall. Medicom is recalling specific lots of Ritmed¿ Neurological Sponges Non-Sterile Models 55992C to 55998C due to potential for unexpected variability of endotoxin levels on the products.

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American Contract Systems is recalling specific medical procedure kits and trays that contain Ritmed Neurological Sponges. The recall is due to potential for unexpected variability in endotoxin levels, which could pose a risk during medical procedures. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/698260-american-contract-systems-medical-kits-recall-potential-endotoxin-variability.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/698260-american-contract-systems-medical-kits-recall-potential-endotoxin-variability · Updated September 14, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2989-2026

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“American Contract Systems Medical Kits Recall: Potential Endotoxin Variability.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/698260-american-contract-systems-medical-kits-recall-potential-endotoxin-variability. Based on FDA recall #Z-2989-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2989-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on May 19, 2026, that American Contract Systems Inc is recalling medical procedure kits and trays due to potential endotoxin variability. The recall involves specific lots of Ritmed Neurological Sponges included in the kits.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: American Contract Systems
Product: CRANI PACK - 208400, Model Item Number UDCP57AI
Product: SPINE PACK, Model Item Number HSLM53AC
Product: CRANIAL PACK - 205992, Model Item Number MHCP75AH
Product: IMRI CRANI PACK - 213871, Model Item Number ANCI17AO
Product: CRANI PACK - 205942, Model Item Number ANCP30AP
Product: A-P PACK - 205936, Model Item Number ANAP22AP
Product: POSTERIOR PACK - 205960, Model Item Number ANPP15AR
Product: ANTERIOR CERVICAL PACK - 205935, Model Item Number ANAN51AI
Product: LAMINECTOMY PACK - 205957, Model Item Number ANLM40AG
Units affected: 4789 kits

The hazard

The recall notice was initiated due to a Medicom Urgent Medical Device Recall. Medicom is recalling specific lots of Ritmed Neurological Sponges Non-Sterile Models 55992C to 55998C due to potential for unexpected variability of endotoxin levels on the products.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show American Contract Systems Inc has 21 other recalls on record since 2018-11-21. Other recent recalls of similar products include Cardinal Health Presource Kits Recall: Unexpected Endotoxin Variability in Neuro Sponges (2026-07-14), Medline Medical Kits Recall: Potential Endotoxin Levels in Neurosponges (2026-07-08), and Medline Medical Procedure Kits Recall: Higher Endotoxin Levels in Neuro Sponges (2026-03-19).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice: CRANI PACK (UDCP57AI), SPINE PACK (HSLM53AC), CRANIAL PACK (MHCP75AH), and other specific kits with the listed UDI/DI and lot numbers.

Brand
American Contract Systems
Category
Medical device

FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
US distribution to states of: MN, MO, IA

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
Z-2989-2026	American Contract Systems medical procedure kits and trays labeled as: 1) CRANI PACK - 208400, Model Item Number UDCP57AI; 2) SPINE PACK, Model Item Number HSLM53AC; 3) CRANIAL PACK - 205992, Model Item Number MHCP75AH; 4) IMRI CRANI PACK - 213871, Model Item Number ANCI17AO; 5) CRANI PACK - 205942, Model Item Number ANCP30AP; 6) A-P PACK - 205936, Model Item Number ANAP22AP; 7) POSTERIOR PACK - 205960, Model Item Number ANPP15AR; 8) ANTERIOR CERVICAL PACK - 205935, Model Item Number ANAN51AI; 9) LAMINECTOMY PACK - 205957, Model Item Number ANLM40AG.; Model/Item Number UDCP57AI, UDI/DI 191072216250, Lot Number 42-8388111; Model/Item Number UDCP57AI, UDI/DI 191072216250, Lot Number 42-8474311; Model/Item Number UDCP57AI, UDI/DI 191072216250, Lot Number 42-8521711; Model/Item Number UDCP57AI, UDI/DI 191072216250, Lot Number 42-8547611; Model/Item Number UDCP57AI, UDI/DI 191072216250, Lot Number 42-8672411; Model/Item Number UDCP57AI, UDI/DI 191072216250, Lot Number 42-8775211; Model/Item Number UDCP57AI, UDI/DI 191072216250, Lot Number 42-8810511; Model/Item Number HSLM53AC, UDI/DI 191072238207, Lot Number 42-8447111; Model/Item Number HSLM53AC, UDI/DI 191072238207, Lot Number 42-8548311; Model/Item Number HSLM53AC, UDI/DI 191072238207, Lot Number 42-8630311; Model/Item Number HSLM53AC, UDI/DI 191072238207, Lot Number 42-8785011; Model/Item Number HSLM53AC, UDI/DI 191072238207, Lot Number 42-8742911; Model/Item Number MHCP75AH, UDI/DI 191072211934, Lot Number 42-8455911; Model/Item Number MHCP75AH, UDI/DI 191072211934, Lot Number 42-8498111; Model/Item Number MHCP75AH, UDI/DI 191072211934, Lot Number 42-8538111; Model/Item Number MHCP75AH, UDI/DI 191072211934, Lot Number 42-8601211; Model/Item Number MHCP75AH, UDI/DI 191072211934, Lot Number 42-8764511; Model/Item Number MHCP75AH, UDI/DI 191072211934, Lot Number 42-8823811; Model/Item Number ANCI17AO, UDI/DI 191072232052, Lot Number 42-8384311; Model/Item Number ANCI17AO, UDI/DI 191072232052, Lot Number 42-8525011; Model/Item Number ANCI17AO, UDI/DI 191072232052, Lot Number 42-8611711; Model/Item Number ANCI17AO, UDI/DI 191072232052, Lot Number 42-8705911; Model/Item Number ANCI17AO, UDI/DI 191072232052, Lot Number 42-8798411; Model/Item Number ANCI17AO, UDI/DI 191072232052, Lot Number 42-8831911; Model/Item Number ANCI17AO, UDI/DI 191072232052, Lot Number 42-8854511; Model/Item Number ANCP30AP, UDI/DI 191072232069, Lot Number 42-8497911; Model/Item Number ANCP30AP, UDI/DI 191072232069, Lot Number 42-8537311; Model/Item Number ANCP30AP, UDI/DI 191072232069, Lot Number 42-8673211; Model/Item Number ANCP30AP, UDI/DI 191072232069, Lot Number 42-8756411; Model/Item Number ANCP30AP, UDI/DI 191072232069, Lot Number 42-8818611; Model/Item Number ANCP30AP, UDI/DI 191072232069, Lot Number 42-8854011; Model/Item Number ANCP30AP, UDI/DI 191072232069, Lot Number 42-8869111; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8497811; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8588811; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8666611; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8730411; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8785411; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8833011; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8854611; Model/Item Number ANAP22AP, UDI/DI 191072214287, Lot Number 42-8869611; Model/Item Number ANPP15AR, UDI/DI 191072214423, Lot Number 42-8345311; Model/Item Number ANPP15AR, UDI/DI 191072214423, Lot Number 42-8379411; Model/Item Number ANPP15AR, UDI/DI 191072214423, Lot Number 42-8547011; Model/Item Number ANPP15AR, UDI/DI 191072214423, Lot Number 42-8654511; Model/Item Number ANPP15AR, UDI/DI 191072214423, Lot Number 42-8746311; Model/Item Number ANPP15AR, UDI/DI 191072214423, Lot Number 42-8801611; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8401611; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8611411; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8611411A; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8648311; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8755811; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8807911; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8852311; Model/Item Number ANAN51AI, UDI/DI 191072232045, Lot Number 42-8869511; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8384511; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8545711; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8634611; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8707111; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8789211; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8831811; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8853011; Model/Item Number ANLM40AG, UDI/DI 191072232076, Lot Number 42-8868811.	4789 kits
Z-2990-2026	American Contract Systems medical procedure kits and trays labeled as: 1) ANTERIOR CERVICAL PACK - 205988, Model Item Number MHAC65AH; 2) SPINE PACK - 206013, Model Item Number MHSP99AF.; Model/Item Number MHAC65AH, UDI/DI 191072211910, Lot Number 42-8606211; Model/Item Number MHAC65AH, UDI/DI 191072211910, Lot Number 42-8687611; Model/Item Number MHAC65AH, UDI/DI 191072211910, Lot Number 42-8847511; Model/Item Number MHSP99AF, UDI/DI 191072214782, Lot Number 42-8423411; Model/Item Number MHSP99AF, UDI/DI 191072214782, Lot Number 42-8470411; Model/Item Number MHSP99AF, UDI/DI 191072214782, Lot Number 42-8527611; Model/Item Number MHSP99AF, UDI/DI 191072214782, Lot Number 42-8601311; Model/Item Number MHSP99AF, UDI/DI 191072214782, Lot Number 42-8731511; Model/Item Number MHSP99AF, UDI/DI 191072214782, Lot Number 42-8795311.	160 kits

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Details
Identify if your kit has the model numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 3 states.

FDA distribution: “US distribution to states of: MN, MO, IA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.

May 19, 2026Firm started the recall
Aug 20, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Aug 26, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Sep 8, 2026Added to GovInfoNow

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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Do I need to stop using these products immediately?

No immediate stop is required; the recall is for products with specific model numbers and lot numbers, and the risk is low.

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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-2989-2026 (May 19, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2989-2026 to see it in context.
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