FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129153

Product

OPHTALMIC PACK- (3) ABSORBENT TOWELS 15" X 20" LIF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (1) OPHTALMIC DRAPE WITH POUCH LIF (2) SYRINGE 3cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (10) COTTON TIP APPLICATOR 6" WOOD (1) SYRINGE 10cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (2) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1 Y." (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 25G X 5/8" (2) EYE PAD 2 1/8 X 2 5/8 UF (5) EYE SPEAR MICRO SPONGE (2) LITE GLOVE LIF (1) CABLE BIPOLAR (1) EYE SHIELD UNIVERSAL (1) OPHTALMIC PENCIL BIPOLAR (1) IV ADM. SET 15 DROPS 106" LONG L/F (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" UF (1) KNIFE/BLADE MIN. EDGE ROUND (1) KNIFE 15 5.0 CONTROLLED (1) PLASTIC TRAY 3/COMPARTMENT (1)KNIFE 3.2MM ANGLE BEVEL UP (1) CYSTOTOMO IRRIG. 25GA X5/8 (1) MAYO TRAY LARGE (2) GOWN STANDARD LARGE SMS STD VELCRO NECK (1) PVP PAINT 8" STICK SPONGE (1) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 30c MAG/MAG/LF EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents

FDA product code
OJKEye Tray
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Ophthalmic
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-357, 2 lots: 113099550 113109831

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 #129153. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.