FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129280

Product

PREMIUM ARTHROSCOPY PACK - CUSTOMED- (1) ARTHROSCOPY SHEET T WITH POUCH LIF (1) IMPERVIOUS STOCKINETTE (3) STRIPS TAPE 24" X 4" (1) DRAPE U WITH TAPE SPLIT (2) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED X-LARGE SMS (1) GOW SURG. REINFORCED LARGE TOWEL/WRAP (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (1) CONTAINER SPECIMEN 4oz WITH LID & LABEL (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. }4" X 12' LIF (1) SURGICAL BLADE #11 CARBON STEEL (1 ELASTIC BANDAGE 6" X 5 YRD. L/F EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
FWZOperating Room Accessories Table Tray
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-1298, 15 lots: 112041185 112062555 112072865 113015632 113026067 113026165 113026272 113036748 113047122 113057832 113078568 113089184 113109720 140111149 140211639

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 #129280. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.