—#129400

Product

EAR PACK CONTENTS: ( I ) B LADE SU RG ICA L # 15 CARBON STEEL ( I ) EMESI S BASIN lO in 700cc ( I ) GOWN XL SMS IM P. REINFORCED ( I ) NEEDLE HYPODERM IC 1 8G X I 'h ( I ) WASH BASIN ROUND 6QT ( I ) INSTRUMENT POUCH 7 X II 2COMPARTMENT (I) STERI STR I P CLOSURE 'h" X 4" ( I) SYRINGE 3cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LILOCK (2) SYRINGE I ML WITHOUT NEEDLE LILOCK (I) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER (I) SHEET ENT SPLIT 110" X 77" SMS ( I ) GOWN I MP XTRA REINF. SMS XLT/ W LEVEL I V (2) LITE GLOVE (1 2) TOWELS CLOTH HUCK (BLUE) ( I ) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT W' X 1 2' (I) EAR ULCER SYRINGE 2oz (I) TABLE COYER REINFORCED 50" X 90" ( I) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (4) APPLICATOR COTTON 6" WOOD (2) STRJPS TAPE 24" X 4" ( I ) GOWN LGE SMS I MPERVIOUS REINFORCED ( I ) WIPE INSTRUMENT LMM 8.25 X 8.25 ( I ) MAYO STAND COYER REINFORCED ( I ) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 20c FOAM/ MAG ( I ) SYRINGE I Occ WITHOUT NEEDLE LILOCK ( I ) MAYOTRAY SMALL ( I ) SYRINGE I Occ TI P CONTROL LUER LOCK ( I ) DRAPE M ICROCOSPE LE I CA 42 X 105 ( I ) TI ME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN (I) BLADE M IN IATURE CARBON STEEL (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 1 6PLY XRD (I) SK I N MARKER INK W/8 LABEL (2) NEEDLE HYPODERM I C 27G X I W' ONE PACK WET SK IN W ITH CONTENTS: ( I ) WRAPPER SMS 30" X 30" (2) COTTON TIP APPLICATOR 6" WOOD (2) GLOVE MED FREETOUCH VYNIL P/F (6) SPONGE W ING SMALL (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 1 5" X 20" (3) TIP ABSORB. APPLICATOR STI CK SPONGE ( I ) PVP IODOPHOR PAINT 4oz. BOTTLE (I) PVP SCRUB SOLUTION 4oz. BOTTLE (I) TRAY 3/COMPARTMENT Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: OGR — Ear, Nose, And Throat Surgical Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: Ear, Nose, Throat
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-2234, 8 lots 112030726 113088792 113109792 131110112 131110338 140211660 140412835 140512993

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 #129400. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.