FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129237

Product

CESAREAN PACK- - (3) ABSORBENT TOWELS 15" x 20" LIF (1) PLASTIC BOWL WITH LID 80oz. (1 0) LAP SPONGES PRE-WASH 18" x 18" XRD (2) PAD OBSTETRICAL X-LARGE ST. (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (1) DRAPE SHEET 41" x 58" SMS LIF (2) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. Y.." X 12' LIF (1) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz. LIF (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT L/F (1) UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP (1) SURGICAL BLADE #20 CARBON STEEL (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED X-LARGE SMS LIF (1) DRESSING ISLAND 4" X 1 0" (1) C-SECTION DRAPE WITH POUCH 102" X 121" X 78" (1) BABY BLANKET PRINTED (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED LARGE SMS (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
OHMCesarean Section Tray
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-660, 47 lots: 110061532 110071635 110071853 110102449 110112671 110122899 111010148 111020375 111030650 111040914 111051212 111061560 111071832 111082224 111092400 111102775 111112949 111123281 112010195 112020516 112030737 112041345 112052004 112062504 112083440 112093591 112093732 112114595 112125107 113015698 113025966 113036597 113036730 113057500 113057875 113068179 113088883 113099295 113109867 131110270 131110412 131110589 131210972 140111453 140211677 140211945 140513352

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 #129237. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.