FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129383

Product

ANGIOGRAPHY PACK CONTENTS: (4) CLOTH HUCK TOWEL BLUE (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" x 90" LIF (2) SYRINGE 20cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK L/F (2) CUP MEDICINE 2oz LIF (2) UTILITY BOWL 32oz LIF (1) EMESIS BASIN 101N 700cc (4) TOWEL CLAMP (3) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" x 20" LIF (1) MOSQUITO HALSTED (2) CHLORASCRUB SWABSTICK 5.1ML (1) PLATFORM TRAY LARGE (1) SCALPEL SAFETY #11 (3) LABELS FOR SKIN MARKER (1) LABEL F/MED. SALINE NORMAL BLUE (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1 Y2 (2) SYRINGE 10cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (1) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (4) BAND BAG WITH RUBBAND & TAPE LIF (20) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD LIF (1) FEMORAL ANGIOGRAPHY DRAPE WITH POUCH (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 21G X 1 Y2 (1) GOWN STANDARD SMS LARGE (2) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 23GA X 1" (1) GOWN SMS LARGE NON REINFORCED TOWEL/WRAP (1) LABEL FOR MEDICATION TRIDIL VIOLETA (1) LABEL XYLOCAINE FOR MEDICATION YELLOW (1) LABEL CONTRASTE FOR MEDICATION GREEN (1) WASH BASIN ROUND 6QT. Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
OEQAngiography/Angioplasty Kit
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
Affected lot / code info
Product code 900-2038, 21 lots: 112114658 112125063 113026054 113036790 113047157 113057456 113067865 113068044 113078304 113078602 113099284 113109785 131110231 131110604 131211016 131211023 140111450 140311934 140412464 140412897 140513123

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 #129383. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.