—#129188

Product

LAPAROSCOPY GYN PACK - (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 44" X 78" (1) LAPAROSCOPY SHEET "T" SMS (3) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" (1) SURGICAL BLADE#11 STAINLESS STEEL (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (1) SYRINGE 10cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK (2) LEGGINS WITH 7" CUFF 30" x 42" (1) UNDERBUTTOCK DRAPE WITH POUCH 44" X 35" (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE (2) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED LARGE SMS (1) CONNECTING TUBING 3/16" X 12" 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 900-618, 24 lots: 109010109 109030609 109040846 109051047 109061208 109071536 109071688 109092073 109102337 112020491 112030732 112051999 112062499 112083436 112093647 113036805 113057495 113057617 113078338 113088878 113099446 113109861 140211734 140312178

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 #129188. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.