—#129177

Product

MINOR LAPAROTOMY PACK - (1) DRAPE T LAPAROTOMY (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (2) GOWN IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED X-LARGE (1) DRAPE% ECONOMY 53" X 77" LIF (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH (1) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 1 OC MAG/CLEAR 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 900-450, 60 lots: (1) DRAPE LAP ABDOMINAL WITH POUCH (1) CAMARA DRAPE 9" X 96" LIF (5) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE (3) DRAPE SHEET 41" X 58" SMS (1) TUBING INSUFFLAT SET W/0 RING ADAPTOR (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD (1) GOWN LGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED (2) GOWN X-LARGE SMS IMPERV. REINFORCED (2) MEDICINE CUP 2oz. (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1% ST. ( 1) BLADE SURG. # 15 CARBON STEEL (1) SYRINGE 10cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 1 Oc MAG/CLEAR (1) DRESSING TEGADERM 4" X 4%" (1) SOLUTION SURGICAL DURAPREP 6mL (1) TRAY MAYO SMALL (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. %"X 12' (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD (1) NEEDLE ECLIPSE 22 X 1% (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN ST

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 #129177. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.