Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

American Contract Systems, Medical Procedure kits and trays labeled recall: During an internal investigation, ACS determined that the rationale

Recall published 1+ years ago

During an internal investigation, ACS determined that the rationale for sterilization of certain components was not justified and therefore, some components are not fit for further sterilization according to ACS procedures. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met.

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

What the notice says: During an internal investigation, ACS determined that the rationale for sterilization of certain components was not justified and therefore, some components are not fit for further sterilization according to ACS procedures. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met.

Why it matters: The product was made or packaged in conditions that cannot assure sterility, or visible particles were found in it. For anything injected, infused or used in the eye, that is a direct route for contamination into the body.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Watch for fever, chills, pain, redness, swelling or discharge at an injection site, and for a red, painful or suddenly blurred eye after using an eye product. Any of these needs same-day medical attention. Do not wait to see whether it settles, and tell the clinician which product and lot you used so it can be reported against the recall.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2465-2025
Published
September 3, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
American Contract Systems Inc
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
1233 units
Distribution
Illinois, Louisiana
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
1) Model/Item Number CILC69L: UDI/DI 00191072235503, Kit Lot Numbers: 42-7937111, 42-8049311; 2) Model/Item Number HNLC80J: UDI/DI 00191072193650, Kit Lot Numbers: 42-8044511, 42-8118911, 42-7977011, 42-7803211; 3) Model/Item Number JKLC55H: UDI/DI 00191072235138, Kit Lot Numbers: 42-7814311; 4) Model/Item Number LLLA21K: UDI/DI 00191072233486, Kit Lot Numbers: 70-052582, 70-053048, 70-051564, 70-051373, 70-051163, 70-053446, 70-053776; 5) Model/Item Number MPGL15G: UDI/DI 00191072223197, Kit Lot Numbers: 5436916, 5436615
UPC codes
00191072235503, 00191072193650, 00191072235138, 00191072233486, 00191072223197

Products covered by this recall

AMERICAN CONTRACT SYSTEMS, Medical Procedure kits and trays labeled as: 1) LAP CHOLE PACK, Model/Item Number CILC69L; 2) LAP CHOLE PACK, Model/Item Number HNLC80J; 3) LAP CHOLE PACK, Model/Item Number JKLC55H; 4) LAPAROSCOPY PACK, Model/Item Number LLLA21K; 5) GENERAL LAPAROSCOPY MPH, Model/Item Number MPGL15G;

Check your product

The notice names 27 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00191072235503
  • 00191072193650
  • 00191072235138
  • 00191072233486
  • 00191072223197

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 42-7937111
  • 42-8049311
  • 42-8044511
  • 42-8118911
  • 42-7977011
  • 42-7803211
  • 42-7814311
  • 70-052582
  • 70-053048
  • 70-051564
  • 70-051373
  • 70-051163
  • 70-053446
  • 70-05
  • 5436916
  • 5436615 — 1233 units

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • CILC69L
  • HNLC80J
  • JKLC55H
  • LLLA21K
  • MPGL15G

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 69 L

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Sterility

American Contract Systems Inc — The concern here is contamination of a product that bypasses the body’s normal defences, which is why the threshold for recalling it is low.

  1. Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.
  2. If you are a clinic or pharmacy, quarantine the stock and work it through your usual recall log.
  3. Report any infection or reaction you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.
  4. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.

Getting a replacement supply

Do not let a refund question interrupt your treatment. Deal with the supply first and the money second.

  • Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.
  • Insurers do not normally count a recall replacement against a refill limit. If one is refused, ask the pharmacist to call it through as a recall override.
  • Over-the-counter products are refunded at the till like any other purchase; the recall notice on your phone is enough to explain the return.
  • If the manufacturer runs a direct reimbursement form, it will be linked from the official notice on this page.

Company contact: American Contract Systems Inc — 85 Shaffer Park Dr, Tiffin, OH, 44883-9290

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was American Contract Systems Inc medical devices recalled?

During an internal investigation, ACS determined that the rationale for sterilization of certain components was not justified and therefore, some components are not fit for further sterilization according to ACS procedures. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product sterilization assurance requirements were met. During an internal investigation, ACS determined that the rationale for sterilization of certain components was not justified and therefore, some components are not fit for further sterilization according to ACS procedures. As a result, ACS is unable to confirm product…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00191072235503, 00191072193650, 00191072235138; lot code 42-7937111, 42-8049311, 42-8044511; model number CILC69L, HNLC80J, JKLC55H. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

Call the pharmacy before you run low. They can see which lot they dispensed to you and will usually swap it the same day.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Louisiana.

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