—#129452

Product

Hip & Knee replacement pack, 900-2614, contains (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER UF (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT Y." X 12' UF (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" UF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED UF (5) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" UF (2) DRAPE SHEET 70" X 100" L/F (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH 18" X 18" XRD LIF (1) SKIN STAPLE 35 WIDE LIF (1) MAYO TRAY LARGE (1) TOP DRAPE WITH ADHESIVE 100" X 50" SMS STD L/F (1) BULB SYRINGE 60cc (1) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (1) UTILITY BOWL QUART 32oz (1) INCISION DRAPE 23" X 17" (1) SKIN MARKER WITH RULER (1) U-DRAPE 60" X 70" WITH TAPE SPLIT 6 X 21 (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT UF (1) MERLING SKIN PREP APPLIC. 39ML UF (1) BLADE SURGICAL# 10 STAINLESS STEEL (1) SHEET SPLIT WITH ADHESIVE 108" X 77" UF (1) *GLOVE# 7.5 SURGEON NEUTRALON LATEX (1) * GLOVE # 8 SURGEON NEUTRALON LATEX (1) *GLOVE# 8.5 SURGEON NEUTRALON LATEX (3) GOWN IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED XL LIF (1) GOWN IMPERVIOUS EXTRA REINFORCED LARGE TOWEL & WRAP (4) UTILITY DRAPE WITH TAPE UF (1 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X4" 16PL Y XRD LIF (2) BANDAGE ELASTIC WITH VELCRO 6" X 5yds (1) BLADE SURGICAL# 20 STAINLESS STEEL (2) LITE GLOVE UF (1) STOCKINETIE IMPERVIOUS 12" X 48" (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH UF (1) BANDAGE ESMARK 6" X 9yds UF Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: OJH — Orthopedic Tray
Device class: Class 1
Medical specialty: General, Plastic Surgery
Affected lot / code info: Product code 900-2614, 1 lot: 140312137

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 #129452. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.