Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1236-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Carefusion 2200 Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Quantity | 5,952 devices |
| Location | Vernon Hills, IL, United States |
Official product description
CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and product name: 1. CD5-3B, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN PERF; 2. CD5-3C, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG ENDO 3IN SOLID; 3. CD5-61B, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO PERF 28X11X6IN; 4. CD5-61C, GENESIS CONT LARGE ENDO SOLID 28X11X6IN; 5. CD5-3B-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLACK; 6. CD5-3B-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM BLUE; 7. CD5-3B-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM GOLD; 8. CD5-3B-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM GREEN; 9. CD5-3B-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM PURPLE; 10. CD5-3B-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" PERF BOTTOM RED; 11. CD5-3C-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM BLACK; 12. CD5-3C-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM BLUE; 13. CD5-3C-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM GOLD; 14. CD5-3C-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM GREEN; 15. CD5-3C-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM PURPLE; 16. CD5-3C-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 3" SOLID BOTTOM RED; 17. CD5-61B-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM BLACK; 18. CD5-61B-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM BLUE; 19. CD5-61B-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM GOLD; 20. CD5-61B-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM GREEN; 21. CD5-61B-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM PURPLE; 22. CD5-61B-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" PERF BOTTOM RED; 23. CD5-61C-BLACK, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM BLACK 24. CD5-61C-BLUE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM BLUE; 25. CD5-61C-GOLD, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM GOLD; 26. CD5-61C-GREEN, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM GREEN; 27. CD5-61C-PURPLE, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM PURPLE; 28. CD5-61C-RED, GENESIS LG NARROW 6" SOLID BOTTOM RED.
Why the product was recalled
Product did not meet shelf-life testing requirements resulting in a breach of the sterility of the Genesis container holding surgical equipment.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was also government/military distribution. The countries of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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