FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129302

Product

CESAREAN PACK - (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (5) TOWELS ABSORBENT LIF (1) GOWN X-LARGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED L/F (3) DRAPE SHEET 41" X 58" SMS LIF (1) BABY BLANKET PRINTED LIF (1) BOWL PLASTIC 80oz WITH LID (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT.%" X 12' LIF (15) LAP SPONGES PREWASH XRD LIF (1) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz. LIF (1) PAD OBSTETRICAL X-LARGE ST. L/F (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT L/F (1) SYRINGE 20cc SITIP LIF (1) FEEDING TUBE 8FR. 15" LONG (1) BABY BEANNIES LIF (1) DRESSING ISLAND 4" X 14" (1) DRAPE C-SECTION WITH POUCH 102" X 121" X 78" (1) GOWN SURG. REINFORCED XLGE TOWEL/WRAP (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" L/F (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 10C MAG/CLEAR LIF (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL LIF (1) UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP (1) BLADE SURGICAL #20 CARBON STEEL (1) WRAPPER 24" X 24" L/F EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
OHMCesarean Section Tray
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-1719, 23 lots: 111082259 111092364 111123379 112010086 112020404 112041199 112051873 112062447 112125292 113015635 113026050 113036756 113057398 113067894 113078273 113088759 113099390 113109748 131210760 140111171 140211792 140312084 140412458

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 #129302. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.