—#129307

Product

LAPAROSCOPY PREMIUM PACK - (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" x 90" UF (4) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" x 20" UF (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD UF (1) DRAPE LASER CAMERA W/EL UF (1) TROCAR ENDO.XCEL DILATING TIP (KSLT) (1) APPLIER CLIP 5MM (3) GOWN XLGE SMS IMPERV. REINFORCED (1) BLADE SURGICAL #11 S/STEEL (1) NEEDLE PNEUMO INSUFLAT. 150MM UL UF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED UF (1) DRAPE LAPAROSCOPY ABDOM. W/POUCH (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE UF (1) TUBING INSUFFLATION SET W/0 RING ADAPTOR U/F (1) TROCAR DILATING XCEL 5MM x 100 (D5LT) (1) TROCAR ENDO.XCEL DILATING TIP 11MM (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL UF (1) CLOSURE SKIN W' X 4" STERI STRIP LF 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 900-1803, 7 lots: 112114857 112125169 113026230 113036759 140312276 140412556 140513115

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 #129307. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.