Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

GVS TM, Inc SQ40S Blood Transfusion Filter recall: Due to products being released for distribution prior to completion

Recall published 9 months ago

Due to products being released for distribution prior to completion of the required quality control release process the sterility assurance cannot be confirmed.

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

Particulate matter or a sterility failure prompted this notice, the most common reason injectable and ophthalmic products are withdrawn.

What the notice says: Due to products being released for distribution prior to completion of the required quality control release process the sterility assurance cannot be confirmed.

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-1157-2026
Published
January 28, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
GVS TM, Inc
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
2,720 filters
Distribution
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Product Number: SQ40S UDI-DI code: 10887691000666 Lot Number: 7536142
UPC codes
10887691000666

Products covered by this recall

SQ40S Blood Transfusion Filter

Check your product

The notice names 3 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.

  • 10887691000666

Lot or batch code

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

  • 7536142 — 2
  • 720 filters

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

GVS TM, Inc — Particulate matter or a sterility failure prompted this notice, the most common reason injectable and ophthalmic products are withdrawn.

  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.

What the company owes you

A recalled medicine is the manufacturer’s cost to carry, not yours or your pharmacist’s.

  • The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.
  • Ask the pharmacy to handle the claim where they can — they process recall returns in bulk and it saves you the correspondence.
  • Keep the carton, the leaflet and the pharmacy label together until the claim is closed.
  • Costs beyond the price of the medicine need to go to the company directly, in writing, with the recall number quoted.

Company contact: GVS TM, Inc — 1630 W Industrial Park St, Covina, CA, 91722-3419

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 GVS TM, Inc medical devices recalled?

Due to products being released for distribution prior to completion of the required quality control release process the sterility assurance cannot be confirmed. Due to products being released for distribution prior to completion of the required quality control release process the sterility assurance cannot be confirmed.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 10887691000666; lot code 7536142 — 2, 720 filters. 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?

The purchase price or co-pay is refundable, and so is the cost of returning the product if they ask you to ship it.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts and others.

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