—#129181

Product

LAPAROTOMY BASIC PACK- CUSTOMED- (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 44" X 78" LIF (1) COVER MAYO STAND REINFORCED UF (2) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" UF (1 0) GAUZE SPONGES XRD 4" X 4"-12PL Y (2) DRAPE SHEET 41 " X 58" SMS UF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE L/F 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 900-547, 19 lots: 109010180 109030602 110020394 110041044 110061584 110071846 110112813 111030690 111102881 112020520 112030884 112051719 112083433 113025793 113036491 113046966 113057746 140111076 140312175

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 #129181. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.