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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1236-2023STERILITY ISSUE

CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and product name: 1. CD5-3B, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG...

Units Affected
5,952
Recall Date
January 30, 2023
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Sterility Issue

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1236-2023.

Product did not meet shelf-life testing requirements resulting in a breach of the sterility of the Genesis container holding surgical equipment.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1236-2023.

Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.

🩺 Talk to your doctor or pharmacist

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  1. Do not stop, change, or discard your prescription on your own.
  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1236-2023.

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Carefusion 2200 Inc Recall FAQ

Carefusion 2200 Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: CD5 Series of Genesis Reusable Rigid Sterilization Container Systems catalog number and product name: 1. CD5-3B, CONTAINER SHALLOW LG.... The notice was published on January 30, 2023 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 5,952 units are potentially affected.