—#129145

Product

LAPAROTOMY PACK - CUSTOMED- (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL (2) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (1) DRAPE T LAPAROTOMY STD SMS (2) SHEET DRAPE 42" X 57" (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE 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 900-176, 48 lots: 110030643 110040905 110081992 111020467 111020499 111030609 111030830 111030932 111051336 111051472 111061512 111071910 111072024 111082068 111092366 111092455 111102645 111112937 111113036 111113163 111123386 111123476 112010091 112010247 112010272 112010285 112020410 112020565 112020570 112030693 112030890 112031006 112041370 112051553 112051879 112062449 112062566 112083377 113099568 131110070 131110404 131110581 131210965 140111413 140211741 140312333 140412794 140513112

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 #129145. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.