FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129279

Product

PREMIUM O.B. PACK - CUSTOMED- (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (10) GAUZE SPONGES 4" X 4" 12PLY LIF (2) LEGGINS WITH 7" CUFF 30" x 42" LIF (2) PAD OBSTETRICAL X-LARGE ST. (2) SHEET DRAPE 42" X 55" LIF (1) UNDERBUTTOCK DRAPE WITH POUCH LIF (1) DRAPE ABDOMINAL 40" X 54" WITH TAPE LIF (1) GOWN X-LARGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED LIF (1) BOWL PLASTIC 80oz WITH LID (1) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz LIF (1) CORD UMBILICAL CLAMP LIF (1) BABY BLANKET IMP. 30" X 30" POLY ABS. LIF (1) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) LAP SPONGE PRE-WASH 18" X 18" XRD 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 900-1297, 44 lots: 109030542 110061517 110071663 110081957 110082065 110082132 110112605 110112866 110123051 110123066 111030563 111071760 111082184 111082268 111092487 111102647 111102672 111112928 111112962 111123334 112010034 112020327 112041184 112062405 112062406 112062582 112062620 112083387 112114633 112124935 113015426 113025935 113036315 113036450 113047324 113068144 113078692 113109719 131110167 131110596 131210959 140111406 140412596 140513080

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 #129279. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.