SQ40S Blood Transfusion Filter
FDA device recall Z-1157-2026 · posted 2026-01-22 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- GVS TM, Inc
- Reason for recall
- Due to products being released for distribution prior to completion of the required quality control release process the sterility assurance cannot be confirmed.
- Action taken
- On 11/03/2025, the firm sent via email a "GVS TM Inc Customer Statement" informing customers that GVS TM Inc discovered that some of the products in the affected lot may have been damaged during the transportation process. To avoid any potential risk this damage may pose to the downstream user, the firm is requesting return of the affected products. On 11/18/2025, the firm sent via email a "GVS TM Inc Product Recall Statements" informing customers that the products were distributed before completion of the required quality control release process, including final review of sterilization documentation and Certificate of Analysis. As a result the sterility assurance cannot be confirmed. Customers are instructed to: 1) Return all units of Lot 7536142 to GVS TM Inc - Customer Service using GVS TM FedEx Account 203742698, or 2) Destroy the affected units at their facility according to their internal disposal procedures for medical devices. 3) Confirmation Required - If Returning Product --Quantity returned --Date Shipped Back --Contact Person - If Destroying Product (Proof of Destruction Required) --Signed destruction confirmation --Statement on facility letterhead indicating: ---Quantity destroyed ---Date of Destruction ---Method of disposal ---Name/title of the person performing destruction Upon receipt of the above information, GVS TM Inc will issue replacements or credit depending on customer's preference. Questions - Contact GVS TM Customer Service at customerservice tm.na@gvs.com
- Root cause
- Process control
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- CAK
- Quantity affected
- 2,720 filters
- Distribution
- U.S.: ID, NV, SC, MO, TX, CO, MD, CA, VA, DC, PA, IL, OH, AZ, FL, OK, MN, KY, OR, NE, NC, LA, MS, MI, NY, GA, AL, MA
- Date initiated
- 2025-11-03
- Date posted
- 2026-01-22
- Location
- Covina, CA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PALL SQ40S BLOOD FILTER (SQ40S/SQ40ST) (K960993) | Pall Biomedical Products Co. | 1996-04-22 |