—#129289

Product

E..N.T. PACK - (5) SPONGE TONSIL 7/8 XRD (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED L/F (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT %" X 12' L/F (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER LIF (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL (2) CONTAINER SPECIMEN 4oz WITH LID & LABEL (1) CAUTERY PENCIL HAND SWITCHING (2) ABSORBENT TOWELS 15" X 20" L/F (1) DRAPE SHEET 41 " X 58" SMS L/F (1) EAR/ULCER SYRINGE 2oz LIF (2) MEDICINE CUP 2oz (1 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PL Y (1) *Pr. SURGICAL GLOVES #7% POWDER (1) *Pr. SURGICAL GLOVES #7 POWDER (9) LABEL FOR SKIN MARKER EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: OGR — Ear, Nose, And Throat Surgical Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Ear, Nose, Throat
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-1482, 39 lots: 110102428 110112608 110123088 111010049 111020265 111030581 111040888 111051317 111061497 111071865 111082190 111092354 111102683 111113009 111123347 112010050 112020371 112030620 112041188 112051766 112062419 112083396 112093898 112124950 112125282 113025940 113036669 113047197 113067888 113068256 113078256 113109732 131210747 140111083 140211641 140312070 140312453 140513090 140613609

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 #129289. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.