—#129446

Product

Laparotomy Pack, 900-2516, pack contains: ( I) TABLE COVER44" X 90" ( I) CAUTERY PENCIL PUSH BOTTOM (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" L/F ( I) BULB SYRINGE 60cc LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WIT APE LIF (I) SKIN MARKER W/RULER ( I) SUTURE BAG FLORAL LIF ( I) Y ANKAUER SUCTION TUBE W/0 VENT LIF (2) COUNTER NDL /BLADE IOc MAG/CLEAR ( I) GOWN XL SMS IMPERV. REINFORCED LIF (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD LIF ( I) GOWN SURG REINFORCED. LGE T/WRAP LIF ( I) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT W' X 12' LIF (2) LITE GLOVE LIF ( 10) GAUZE SPONGE4" X 4" 16PLY XRD LIF (2) DRAPE SHEET 41" X 58" SMS LIF ( I) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER LIF ( I) MERLING SKIN PREP APPLIC. 39ML LIF ( I) UTILITY BOWL PINT 16oz LIF ( I) SKIN STAPLE 35 WIDE LIF ( I) UTILITY BOWL QUART 32oz LIF ( I) BLADE SURGICAL II CARBON STEEL ( I) TRAY MAYO SMALL ( I) BLADE SURGICAL 20 CARBON STEEL ( I) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF ( I) DRAPE LAPAROTOMY 100" X 72" X 124" W/POUCH 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 900-2516, 2 lots: 131110250 131210792

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 #129446. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.