FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129318

Product

LAPAROSCOPY PACK - ( 1) APPLIER MULTI CLIP WITH SHAF GUN L/F ( 1) NEEDLE ULTRA VERES 120MM LIF ( 1) TROCAR ENDOPATH XCEL DILATING TIP (K11LT) LIF ( 1) TROCAR ENDO.XCEL DILATING TIP (KSLT) LIF (1) GOWN IMPERV. XTRA REINFORCED XL T/WRAP AAMI III (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (5) SPONGE LAP PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD LIF ( 1) CONTAINER SPECIMEN 40Z. WITH LID & LABEL LIF ( 1) BOWL UTILITY 16oz. LIF (1) SOLUTION SURGICAL DURAPREP 26ML ST. LIF (1) DRAPE LASER CAMERA W/EL 6" X 96" LIF (1 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16 PLY XRD LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) DRAPE ENDOSCOPY 100" X 123%" X 77" WITH TROUGHS L/F (2) SHEET DRAPE 42" X 57" SMS LIF (1) BLADE SURGICAL #11 STAINLESS STEEL ( 1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN ST L/F (6) GAUZE SPONGE 2" X 2" 4PL Y LIF ( 1) BLADE SURG. #15 CARBON STEEL ( 1) GOWN XL SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED AAMI Ill LIF (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" L/F Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
FDELaparoscopy Kit
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-1967, 19 lots: 111123453 112030696 112041219 112041457 112051908 112062470 112083417 112125164 113015692 113025952 113026107 113026233 113047010 113057694 113078292 140211807 140312103 140412626 140412893

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 #129318. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.