—#129149

Product

LAPAROTOMY PACK - (I) SURGICAL BLADE #10 S/STEEL ( I) UTILITY BOWL 32oz (I) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER IOC MAG/CLEAR ( I) DRAPE T LAPAROTOMY STD SMS (2) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" x 20" (2) GOWN IMP. REINFORCED LARGE SMS (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE ( I) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" ( I) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED ( I) ELECTRODE DUAL DEPRES./GROUNDPAD ( I ) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH (2) DRAPE SHEET 42" X 55" SMS 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 900-281, 20 lots: 111061489 112093652 112104098 112114587 112125082 113015512 113015694 113036462 113036731 113057616 113057845 113068168 113078603 113089070 113109824 131110075 131110408 131110585 131210969 140111451

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 #129149. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.