—#129288

Product

IMPLANTE DE ORTHOPEDIA - ( I) CAUTERY T IP POLI SHER LIF ( I) BAG SUTURE FLORAL LIF ( I) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT \14'' X 12' LIF ( I) BAG GLASSINE LIF (2) LITE GLOVE LIF (2) TABLE COVER 50" X 90" REINFORCED LIF ( I) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (5) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (2) DRAPE SHEET 70" X I 00" LIF (5) LAP SPONGES PRE-WASH 18" X 18" XRD L/F ( I) MAYO TRAY LARGE LIF ( I) DRAPE TOP WITH ADHESIVE LIF ( I) SKIN STAPLE 35 WIDE LIF ( I) BULB SYRINGE 60cc LIF ( I) UTILITY BOWL 16oz L/F (2) UTILITY BOWL 32oz L/F ( I) INCISION DRAPE 23" X I 7" L/F (I) SKIN MARKER WITH RULER LIF ( I) U-DRAPE 54" X 72" W/TAPE SPLIT 6" X 2 1" LIF (2) ABDOMINAL PAD 8" X 7.5" L/F ( I) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE W/0 VENT L/F (I) DURAPREP SURGICAL SOLUTION 26ML LIF ( I) SURGICAL BLADE # 10 STAINLESS STEEL (I) SPLIT SHEET W/ADH 108" X 77"" STD SMS LIF ( I) IMP. STOCKINETTE LIF (I) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE #7 ~ LATEX ( I) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE #8 LATEX (I) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTRALON GLOVE #8 ~ LATEX (I) SURGEON GOWN REINF. T/WRAP X-LARGE LIF (2) IMP. GOWN REINFORCED X-LARGE SMS LIF (I) PENCIL CAUTERY ROCKER SWITCH LIF (I) SURGICAL BLADE #20 STAINLESS STEEL EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: OJH — Orthopedic Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-1476, 12 lots: 112030618 112072885 112104097 112114378 112114555 112124949 113015689 113047329 113078255 113088832 113089191 121104357

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 #129288. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.