FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129160

Product

CESAREAN PACK - - (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (20) LAP SPONGES PRE-WASH XRD LIF (1) UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP LIF (1) COVER TABLE REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (1) SURGICAL DURAPREP SOLUTION 26ML LIF (1) BEANNIES BABY (1) POLISHER TIP CAUTERY LIF (1) LITE GLOVE L/F (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH L/F (1) C-SECTION DRAPE WITH POUCH LIF (1) MAYO TRAY SMALL (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT L/F (1) BLADE SURGICAL #10 CARBON STEEL (2) BOWL UTILITY 32oz. LIF (2) PAD OBSTETRICAL X- LARGE LIF (5) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) DRAPE SHEET 41" X 58" SMS LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. Y.." X 12' LIF (1) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz. LIF (2) GOWM IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED X-LARGE (1) RECEIVING BLANKET 100% COTTON (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 1 Oc MAG/CLEAR LIF EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents

FDA product code
OHMCesarean Section Tray
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-410, 24 lots: 112020166 112020534 112030841 112041322 112051983 112062488 112072871 112083430 112093939 112114673 112125090 113025992 113036358 113036764 113078476 113078814 113099291 113099573 131110300 140111223 140211668 140312159 140412838 140513349

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 #129160. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.