FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129312

Product

LAPAROSCOPY PACK - (1) TUBING INSUFFLAT SET W/0 RING ADAPTOR LIF (1) DRAPE ENDOSCOPY 1 00" X 123W' X 77" WITH TROUGHS (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (4) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (5) GAUZE SPONGE 2" X 2" 4PL Y (1) CORD LAPAROSCOPY FOOD SWICHING MONOPOLAR (1) SCALPEL WEIGHTED SAFETY #11 (1) SOLUTION SURGICAL DURAPREP 26ml UF (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (2) LITE GLOVE UF (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL UF (1) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 20c FOAM/MAG LIF (1) UTILITY BOWL 32oz. (2) SHEET DRAPE 42" X 57" SMS (1) DRAPE LASER CAMERA W/EL 6" X 96" LIF (5) TAPE TEGADERM 2 3/8 X 2 o/. UF (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD L/F (2) GOWN SURG SMS POLY-REINF BREATHABLE IMPERVIOUS SLEEVE AAMI LEVEL IV CRITICAL ZONE X-LARGE (1) GOWN SURG SMS POLY-REINF BREATHABLE IMPERVIOUS SLEEVE AAMI LEVEL IV CRITICAL ZONE X-LARGE TOWEL/WRAP 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 900-1913, 18 lots: 112030657 112041913 112051896 112062467 112114653 112125043 113026231 113036784 113057438 113078284 113088771 113099399 113109766 131110211 131210772 140311185 140412620 140412878

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 #129312. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.