—#129391

Product

KNEE ARTHROSCOPY PACK CONTENTS: (1) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" L/F (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY (1) SAFETY IV INTROCAN 18 X 1Y. ST. LIF (1) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 18G X 1Y:z (1) U-DRAPE 60" X 70" WITH TAPE SPLIT (1) SKIN MARKER INK W/8 LABEL (2) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. W X 12' LIF (1) CAST PADDING SOFT ROLL 6 X 4yds L/F (2) BANDAGE ELASTIC 6" X 5yds L/F (4) STRIP TAPE 24" X 4" LIF (1) Pk. STERI STRIP CLOSURE Y:z" X 4" LIF (1) SHEET ARTHROSCOPY "T" STD SMS W/POUCH L/F (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD LIF (1) NEEDLE SPINAL ANESTHESIA 18G X 3% LIF (1) SYRINGE 10cc W/0 NDL L/LOCK LIF (1) DRAPE VIDEO CAMERA 13cm X 244cm LIF (1) GOWN IMPERV. XTRA REINF. LGE TIWRAP (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (2) NEEDLE HYPODERMIC 25 X 1Y:z LIF (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN ST. LIF (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERV. 14" X 48" LIF (1) TABLE COVER REINF. 50" X 90" LIF (1) SCALPEL WEIGHTED SAFETY #11 (1) SAFETY GLIDE NEEDLE 21G X 1% (1) GOWN SURG. REINF. XL EXTRA LONG LEVEL IV Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: FWZ — Operating Room Accessories Table Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-2123, 22 lots 112041293 112041377 112051685 112083162 112093925 112104110 112114603 113015564 113026273 113036460 113036691 113078467 113088788 113109787 131110236 131210645 140111094 140211658 140312117 140412557 140513124 140613657

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 #129391. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.