FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129315

Product

UNIVERSAL PACK - (1) UTILITY BOWL 16oz. (1) NEEDLE SPINAL ANEST. 22G X 31!2 (1) SYRINGE 5cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (2) SYRINGE 10ccWITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (1) SYRINGE 30cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 20G X 1 1!2 (2) GOWN X-LARGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED AAMIIII (1) SPLIT SHEET WITH ADHESIVE 108" X 77" SMS STD LIF (1) DRAPE % ECONOMY 53" X 77" UF (2) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" UF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (1 0) GAUZE SPONGES 4" X 4" 12PL Y (4) TOWELS CLOTH HUCK BLUE (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" UF (1) SCALPEL WITH HANDLE #11 (3) PK. CLOSURE SKIN W' X 4" STERI STRIP UF (1) SKIN MARKER WITH RULER (1) DENTURE CUP 8oz WITH LID (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 25 X 1 1!2 (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" (2) TIP ABSORB. APPLICATOR STICK SPONGE (1) TRAY ORGANIZER FULL DEEP (1) TRA 2/COMPARTMENT (1) RULER L/F Product Usage: 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 900-1936, 22 lots: 110082088 110082207 110102439 110112627 110112928 111010082 111030630 111041100 111051372 111061520 111071785 111113056 111123422 112010103 112041214 112062469 112083415 113109769 131210637 140111090 140312098 140412891

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 #129315. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.