FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129261

Product

OB PACK - (1) BABY BLANKET PRINTED (1) BABY BEANIES (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (2) LEGGINS W/7'' CUFF 30" X 42" LIF (1) DRAPE UNDERBUTIOCK W/ POUCH 44" X 35" LIF (3) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) DRAPE SHEET 41 " X 58" SMS LIF (2) PAD OBSTETRICAL X-LARGE LIF (1) RECEIVING BLANKET 100% COTTON (1) PVP SCRUB 8" STICK SPONGE (1) FEEDING TUBE BFR, 15" LONG LIF (1) BOWL PLASTIC 80oz WITH LID (1) CORD UMBILICAL CLAMP (1) SYRINGE 20cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (1) SYRINGE 20cc SLIP TIP LIF (1) GOWN LARGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED LIF (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1% (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 22G X 1% (20) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PL Y (1) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz LIF (1) DRAPE ABDOMINAL WITH TAPE 40" X 54" LIF (2) GLOVE MED FREETOUCH VYNIL POWDER FREE (1) WRAPPER 24" X 24" L/F (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED LARGE TOWEL/WRAP LIF EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
OKVObstetrical Kit
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-1030, 18 lots: 112041230 112072809 112093846 112104130 112114918 113026212 113036313 113047310 113057379 113067853 113078668 113109703 131110148 131210674 140111136 140211630 140311913 140513060

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 #129261. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.