—#129449

Product

Arthroscopy Pack,900-2609, contains: (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD (1) SHEET ARTHROSCOPY T STD SMS WITH POUCH (3) STRIPS TAPE 24" X 4" (1) U-DRAPE 60" X 70" WITH TAPE SPLIT (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT Y4" X 12' (2) ELASTIC BANDAGE WITH VELCRO 6" X 5yds (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD (1) MERLING SKIN PREP. APPLIC 39ML (1) CAST PADDING COTTON ROLL 2" X 4yds (1) SKIN MARKER WITH RULER (1) BLADE SURGICAL# 11 CARBON STEEL (1) GOWN SURG REINFORCED LGE TOWEL WRAP (2) GOWN XL SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED (2) LITE GLOVE (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 12" X 48" (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: FWZ — Operating Room Accessories Table Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-2609, 7 lots: 131210795 140111213 140211829 140312136 140412660 140513133 140513402

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 #129449. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.