—#129250

Product

ARTHROSCOPY PACK- (2) ABSORBENT TOWELS 15" x 20" LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT Y.." X 12' LIF (1) ELASTIC BANDAGE 6" X 5yrd. UF (1) IMPERVIOUS STOCKINETTE 14" X 48" (1) HUCK CLOTH TOWEL WHITE (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (1) U DRAPE 60" X70" WITH TAPE SPLIT (4) STRIPS TAPE 24" X 4" L/F (1) STOCKINETTE 6" X 48" LIF (1) MAYO TRAY SMALL (5) HUCK CLOTH TOWELS BLUE (2) UTILITY BOWL 32oz (2) GOWN SURGICAL REINFORCED X-LARGE LEVEL IV (1) SOLUTION SURGICAL DURAPREP 26ml UF (1) SHEET EXTREMITY ABS. 125" x 85" SMS (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH XRD (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT LIF (1) PENCIL CAUTERY ROCKER SWITCH (1) SKIN MARKER INK WITH 8 LABEL (2) LITES GLOVES UF (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 10C MAG/CLEAR (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER UF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE UF (1) BAG BIOHAZARD 30" X 37" (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL (1) TABLE COVER BTC 77" X 110" HD FULL COVERAGE UF (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED X-LARGE TOWEL/WRAP EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: FWZ — Operating Room Accessories Table Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-902, 11 lots: 112041360 112051755 112052021 113015521 113025983 113036389 113067942 113078352 140312189 140412917 140513342

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 #129250. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.