FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129304

Product

UROLOGY PACK - (4) ABSORBENT TOWELS UF (2) GOWN SURGICAL POLY-REINF. BREATHABLE XL LEVEL IV (1) SYRINGE 30cc WITHOUT NDL LUER LOCK L/F (1) TUR Y SET, 81 "2 .1M REGULAR CLAM (1) TABLE COVER 44" x 90" (1) DRAPE LITHO 11 0" X 63" WITH POUCH /LEGGING FEN (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. Y." X 12' LIF (1) WASH BASIN ROUND 6QT (1 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PL Y LIF (1) BAG URINARY DRAINAGE 2000ml ANTI-REFLUX LIF (1) DRAPE LASER CAMERA W/EL UF (1) SYRINGE 1 Occ W/0 NDL LUER LOCK UF (1 ) UTILITY BOWL 32oz. (1) GEL SYRINGE 10cc PREFILLED (5) SPECIMEN CONTAINER 4oz. W/LID & LABEL L/F (1) WRAPPER 20" X 20" L/F EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
LROGeneral Surgery Tray
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-1738, 20 lots: 111030607 111051369 111061590 111071991 111082066 111102866 111113031 111123419 112010088 112020406 112030643 112041201 112051875 112083056 112093914 112114648 113088760 113089083 140211651 140312085

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 #129304. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.