—#216279

Product

Basic Biopsy Tray, Item Number NMBP44L

FDA product code: FCH — Tray, Biopsy, Without Biopsy Instruments
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: UDI-DI 191072188120 Lot 8515411 Entire lot impacted

Why it was recalled

Identified products were re-gassed (sterilized more than once) after a nonconformance occurred during the initial Ethylene Oxide (EO) gas injection process. These products have not been validated for exposure to multiple sterilization cycles. Therefore, product quality, safety, and effectiveness cannot be confirmed for product that was re-gassed.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Firm notified affected distributors who received affected product via email on 9/4/25. An updated letter was provided on 9/9/25, which better clarified product codes and impacted lot numbers and bag serial numbers. Consignees were instructed to immediately discontinue use and discard impacted trays. Distribution partners were provided with a customer letter for further distribution to end users.

Recalling firm

Firm: American Contract Systems Inc.
Address: 1601 Se Gateway Dr, Ste 120, Grimes, Iowa 50111-5223

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution in the states of SD, IA, MN, WA, IL.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2025-09-04
Posted by FDA: 2025-10-16
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #216279. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.