FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129399

Product

SURGICAL PACK CONTENTS: (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL (1) WRAPPER 30" X 30" (2) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (1) TRAY ORGANIZER FULL DEEP (1) SPECIMEN CONTAINER 4oz W/LID & LABEL (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD (1) BLADE SURG. #15 CARBON STEEL (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 1Oc MAG/CLEAR (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER (1) BLADE SURG. #10 CARBON STEEL (2) LITE GLOVE (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN ST 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 900-2224, 31 lots 111030809 111040974 111051186 111051439 111061657 111123221 112010132 112020464 112030725 112041296 112083423 112093932 112114389 112114662 113015447 113025955 113026235 113036792 113057462 113067868 113078471 113088791 113099288 113109791 131110239 140111204 140211659 140312122 140312381 140412899 140513478

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 #129399. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.