—#129184

Product

LAPAROSCOPY CHOLECYSTECTOMY PACK - (1) SHEET LAPAROS/ABDOMINAL UF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED UF (1) BLADE SURGICAL #11 STAINLESS STEEL (1) DRAPE SHEET 41 " X 58" SMS UF (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PL Y XRD UF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNEC. 3/16" x 12' UF (3) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" UF (1) GOWN IMPER. EXTRA REINFORCED LGE TIWRAP (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" UF (2) GOWN LARGE SMS IMPERV. REINFORCED (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE UF 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 900-576, 26 lots: 109020368 109030605 109040844 109051043 109061293 109071535 109081864 109092110 109102391 112030885 112041338 112051871 112062293 112072806 112114577 112125102 113025987 113036372 113078334 113088940 113099442 113109857 131210829 140111239 140211732 140211941

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 #129184. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.