Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

BioPro Endo Head Product Number/Description 10179 Endo MD 38 10180 Endo recall: Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.

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: Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.

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-0149-2026
Published
October 22, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
BioPro, Inc.
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
147 total
Distribution
Michigan, Texas
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Product ID/UDI-DI 10179 M20910179 10180 M20910180 10181 M20910181 10182 M20910182 10183 M20910183 10184 M20910184 10185 M20910185 10186 M20910186 10187 M20910187 10188 M20910188 10189 M20910189 10190 M20910190 10191 M20910191 10192 M20910192 10193 M20910193 10194 M20910194 10195 M20910195 10196 M20910196 All lots, all serial numbers

Products covered by this recall

BioPro Endo Head (Metal uni-polar, 38-55) Product Number/Description 10179 ENDO MD 38 10180 ENDO MD 41 10181 ENDO MD 43 10182 ENDO MD 45 10183 ENDO MD 47 10184 ENDO MD 49 10185 ENDO MD 51 10186 ENDO MD 53 10187 ENDO MD 55 10188 ENDO SH 38 10189 ENDO SH 41 10190 ENDO SH 43 10191 ENDO SH 45 10192 ENDO SH 47 10193 ENDO SH 49 10194 ENDO SH 51 10195 ENDO SH 53 10196 ENDO SH 55

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

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

  • ID

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • s — 147 total

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

BioPro, 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. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.
  3. Call your prescriber or pharmacy today about a replacement from an unaffected lot — do not simply skip doses of a medicine you depend on.
  4. If you are a clinic or pharmacy, quarantine the stock and work it through your usual recall log.

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: BioPro, Inc. — 2929 Lapeer Rd, Port Huron, MI, 48060-2558

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.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was BioPro, Inc. medical devices recalled?

Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted. Potential packaging issue that could compromise the sterile barrier. Defect may result in loss of sterility of the device, presenting potential risk of infection if device is implanted.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number ID. 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 Michigan, Texas.

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