—#129309

Product

HIP ORTHOPEDIA PACK - (1) BLADE SURGICAL #15 STAINLES /STEEL (1) GOWN XL SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED MMI Ill LIF (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WIT APE LIF (4) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT LIF (2) DRAPE SHEET 41" X 58" SMS LIF (1) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 20C FOAM/MAG LIF (10) GAUZE 4" X 4" 4PLY (2) UTILITY BOWL 16oz LIF (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER LIF (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL (1) BLADE SURGICAL#10 STAILESS STEEL (1) SURGICAL DURAPREP SOLUTION 26m! LIF (1) SPECIMEN CONTAINER 4oz. WITH LID & LABEL (10)GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD LIF (5) LAP SPONGE PRE WASH 18" X 18" XRD LIF (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. 3/16" X 12' LIF (1) DRAPE INCISE ANTIMICROBIAL 23" X 33" (2) SHEET DRAPE 70" X 100" LIF (1) DRAPE TOP WITH ADHESIVE 108" X 50" STD SMS LIF (1) SHEET SPLIT WITH ADHESIVE 108" X 77" STD SMS L/F EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: OJH — Orthopedic Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-1835, 3 lots: 113109763 131210771 140412619

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 #129309. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.