—#129298

Product

LAPAROSCOPY CHOLE PACK - (1) DRAPE LASER CAMERA WITH ELASTIC 6" X 96" LIF (2) SHEET DRAPE 42" X 57" SMS (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. %" X12' LIF (1) SURGICAL BLADE #10 STAINLESS STEEL (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 44" X 78" LIF (1) DRAPE LAPAROSC. ABD 102" X 122" X 78" WITH POUCH (5) LAP SPONGES PREWASH XRD L/F (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1 %" (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (1) UTILITY BOWL 32oz. L/F (1) TUBING INSUFFLATION SET W/0 RING ADAPTOR LIF (4) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" L/F (1) CONTAINER SPECIMEN 4oz WITH LID & LABEL (1) CLOTH HUCK TOWEL BLUE L/F (1) PVP PAINT 8" STICK SPONGE (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (2) UTILITY BOWL 16oz LIF (1) SYRINGE 20cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (1) PVP SCRUB 8" STICK SPONGES (1) CLIPS LIGATING TIT M/L (L T 300) (4) TEGADERM 2 3/8 X 2% L/F (4) GOWN SURG. REINFORCED LARGE TOWEL/WRAP 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 900-1688, 16 lots: 112114380 112114643 113036740 113047004 113057426 113068154 113088751 113099276 131110193 140211464 140211704 140311926 140312434 140412555 140513103 140513462

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 #129298. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.