—#129180

Product

LAPAROSCOPY PACK - - (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (2) DRAPE % ECONOMY 53" X 77" LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. v.i" X 12' LIF (1) SCALPEL WITH HANDLE #11 (1) DRAPE LAP ABDOMINAL WITH POUCH 1 02" X 122" X 78" LIF (1 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16 PLY XRD LIF (8) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" L/F (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" L/F (1) *LAPAROSCOPIC WOUND CLOSURE LATEX (1) DRAPE LASER CAMERA WITH/EL 6" X 96" LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE L/F (3) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED X-LARGE SMS L/F EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents

FDA product code: FDE — Laparoscopy Kit
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-486, 39 lots: 109102328 109112574 109122809 110010090 110020385 110030671 110030811 110051245 110071697 110102446 110112662 111010131 111020373 111030681 111041112 111113120 111123259 111123435 112020536 112030844 112051987 112093629 112114394 112114481 112114571 113015453 113025988 113036367 113057489 113067929 113099436 113109846 131110263 131210820 140111233 140312167 140412470 140412907 140513249

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 #129180. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.