—#129263

Product

LAPAROSCOPY CHOLE PACK - (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (2) ABSORBENT TOWELS 15" X 20" LIF (2) GOWN IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED X-LARGE LIF (1) SURGICAL DURAPREP SOLUTION 26ml LIF (1) TUR Y SET 81 "2.1M REGULAR CLAM ST. (1) DRAPE LASER CAMERA W/EL 6" X 96" (1) LAPAROSCOPY ABDOMINAL DRAPE W/POUCH L/F (1) TABLE COVER 44" X 90" (1) MAYO STAND REINFORCED L/F (1) SURGICAL BLADE # 11 CARBON STEEL (1 0) GAUZE SPONGES 4" X 4" 16PL Y XRD LIF (1) TUBING INSUFFLAT SET W/0 RING ADAPTOR L/F (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECTING W' X 12' LIF (1) TROCAR ENDOPATH XCEL DILATING TIP 5MM(K5LT) LIF (1) CEF AZOLIN RED LABEL (1) GENTAMICIN GREEN LABEL (1) AZUL DE METILENO LABEL (1) HEPARINE WHITE LABEL (1) LIDOCAINE YELLOW LABEL 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 900-1059, 16 lots: 112030823 113047111 113057410 113057823 113078454 113078566 113099561 113109983 131110149 131110397 131110577 131210955 140211914 140312430 140513062 140513474

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 #129263. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.