FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129240

Product

IMPLANTE DE ORTHOPEDIA- 1) GOWN IMPERV. XTRA REINF. XL SMS T/WRAP LEVEL IV (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER LIF (1) DURAPREP SURGICAL SOLUTION 26ml LIF (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. Y.!" X 12' L/F (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH LIF (2) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE# 8 LATEX (2) BLADE SURGICAL# 10 STAINLESS STEEL (1) BAG GLASSINE (1) STOCKINETIE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" LIF (2) LITE GLOVE LIF (1) SPLIT SHEET W/ADHES 108" X 77" STD SMS UF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (5) ABSORBENT TOWELS 15" X 20" LIF (5) LAP SPONGES PRE-WASH XRD LIF (2) DRAPE SHEET 70" X 100" STD SMS LIF (1) MAYO TRAY LARGE (2) * Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE #8% LATEX (1) STAPLE SKIN WIDE 35 ST. LIF (1) TOP DRAPE W/ADHES. 108" X 50" STD SMS LIF (1) BULB SYRINGE 60cc (2) BANDAGE ELASTIC 6" X 5"yds LIF (2) UTILITY BOWL 32oz (1) UTILITY BOWL 16oz LIF (1) SKIN MARKER WITH RULER (1) INCISE DRAPE ANTIMICROBIAL 23" X 17" LIF (2) ABDOMINAL PAD 8" X 7 W (1) U-DRAPE 60" X 70" WIT APE SPLIT 6" X 21' (2) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED XL (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT UF (2) COVER TABLE BTC 77" X 86" HD FULL COVERAGE EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
OJHOrthopedic Tray
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-741, 16 lots: 112041352 112072877 112104102 113015459 113025775 113036381 113036466 113067962 113078344 113088941 113099578 113109870 131110274 131210840 140111249 140211736

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 #129240. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.