—#129421

Product

EXTREMITY ARM PACK CONTENTS: (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 48" (1) GOBAN SELF-ADHERENT WRAP 6" X 5yds (3) BANDAGE ELASTIC 4" X 5yds (1) BANDAGE ESMARK 6" X 9 (1) UTILITY BOWL QUART 32oz (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECTX 12' (1) SKIN MARKER INK W/8 LABEL/TIME OUT/RULER (3) SCALPEL WITH HANDLE# 15 STAINLESS STEEL (1) TIME OUT BEACON NON WOVEN (1) LIGHT SHIELD (1) DRAPE INCISE ANTIMICROBIAL 23" X 17" (2) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 10c MAG/CLEAR (1) U-DRAPE 60"X 70" WITH TAPE SPLIT 6" X 21" (1) NEEDLE SPINAL ANESTH 18G X 3% (3) GOWN X-LARGE IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (4) DR APE UTILITY WITH TAPE (6) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" (3) DRAPE % ECONOMY 53" X 77" (1) YANKAUER OPEN TIP CLEAR W/0 CN (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL (1) GOWN SURG REINFORCED X-LARGE TOWEL & WRAP (1) MERLING SKIN PREP APPLICATOR 39ML (1) SHEET HAND 146" X 104" X 91" (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: LRO — General Surgery Tray
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-2438 ,4 lots 140211465 140211702 140412558 140512912

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 #129421. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.