—#129134

Product

Customed Laparotomy Pack , convenience pack include multiple components: drape laparot., gown, absorbent towel, scrub, stck sponges/ gauzes, table cover, drape sheet, suture bag, duraprep surgical solution, cloth huck towels, utility bowls, suction tube, scalpel, Mayo Tray, Mayo Cover, & lite gloves. EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents

FDA product code: FHI — Ring, Laparotomy
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-149, 32 lots: 111113165 111123349 112010052 112010280 112030621 112041077 112051768 112062421 112083062 112093900 112104147 112114637 112114952 113015429 113025941 113026204 113036749 113047333 113057861 113078258 113078600 113089192 113109733 131110083 131110399 131110578 131210961 140111409 140211872 140312328 140412830 140513345

Why it was recalled

Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on different catalog numbers (multiple lots). This could result in an injury to the patient due to product contamination or loss of sterility condition.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Package design/selection

Action the firm took

Customed Inc. sent a Recall Notification letter dated June 3, 2014 via email and followed by letter to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers if the affected products are in their inventory to: 1. Remove products from sale (quarantine them) and cease distribution. 2. Complete and return the enclosed acknowledgement form to Customed Inc .Recall Coordinator. Affected products should be returned to Customed Inc for credit. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Customed Inc. Recall Coordinator at 1-787-801-0100 Ext. 7540

Recalling firm

Firm: Customed, Inc Calle Igualdad Final # 7
Address: Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the state of Florida including Puerto Rico (USA); & USVI (St John) and the countries of Tortola, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and Mexico.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2014-05-20
Posted by FDA: 2014-08-29
Terminated: 2017-08-14
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #129134. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.