—#129323

Product

LAPAROSCOPY CHOLE PACK - (6) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED L/F (1) SYRINGE 3cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (1) SURGICAL BLADE #11 CARBON STEEL (1) TUR Y SET, 2LEAD L/F (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (1) TROCAR ENDO. XCEL DILATING TIP 5mm (K5LT) (1) ULTRA VERES NEEDLE 120mm (1) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 20C FOAM/MAG LIF (1) DRAPE LAP. ABDOM. WITH POUCH 102" X 122" X 78" (2) DRAPE SHEET 41" X 58" SMS (2) GOWN IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED X-LARGE SMS LIF (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD L/F (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH XRD LIF (1 ) DRAPE LASER CAMERA W/EL. 6" X 96" LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. 3/16" X 12' LIF (1) TROCAR ENDOPATH XCEL DILATING TIP 11mm (K1 1LT) (1) TUBING INSUFLATION SET W/0 RING ADAPTOR LIF (1) SURGICAL DURAPREP SOLUTION 26ML LIF (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF Product Usage: 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 900-2004, 11 lots: 112030703 112061278 112114387 112114491 112114877 113068160 113078570 113089022 113099283 131110222 140613472

Why it was recalled

Customed has determined that there is the possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on differ 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 #129323. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.