FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129162

Product

LABOR & DELIVERY PAC - 1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1% ST. (2) DRAPE UNDERBUTTOCK WITH POUCH (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" ( 1) FEEDING TUBE 8FR, 15" LONG ( 1) BEANNIES BABY ( 1) SYRINGE 20cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LILOCK ( 1) UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP ST. ( 1) RECEIVING BLANKET 100% COTTON ( 1) TOWELS CLOTH HUCK (BLUE) (2) LEGGINGS W/7" CUFF 30" X 42" ( 1) BABY BLANKET 30 X 30 POLY ABS IMPERV. ( 1) BOWL PLASTIC 80oz ( 1) LID FOR BOWL 80oz CLEAR (20) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY (2) PAD OBSTETRICAL X-LARGE ST. ( 1) PACKING VAGINAL XRD 4 X 36 8PLY ( 1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" ( 1) DRAPE ABDOMINAL WITH TAPE 40" X 54" (1 ) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 21G X 1% ST. (2) SYRINGE 10cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK (2) PVP SCRUB 8" STICK SPONGES ST. ( 1) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz. ( 1) GOWN X-LARGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED (2) WRAPPER 30" X 30" ( 1) PVP PAINT 8" STICK SPONGE ST. (2) GLOVE SURG DERMA PRENE #7 % PF (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN ST. (1) VACUTAINER GREEN NAHEP 10ML EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents

FDA product code
OKVObstetrical Kit
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-419, 16 lots: 112041449 112093941 112114601 113025847 113026169 113036364 113047313 113067871 113078327 113089073 113099292 131110077 131210815 140111228 140211670 140311939

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 #129162. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.