FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#129455

Product

Open Heart Pack, code 900-2618, contains: (9) DRAPE 60" X 76" REINFORCED LIF ( 1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (6) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" L/F ( 1) TABLE COVER BTC 77" X 110" HD FULL COVERAGE LIF ( 1) MAYO TRAY LARGE (8) DRAPE UTILITY WfTAPE LIF (1 ) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 44" X 78" LIF (2) GOWN SURG. SMS POLY-REINF BREATHABLE AAMI IV X-LARGE T/WRAP ( 1) DRAPE SPLIT CARDIO W/CLEAR ANEST. SC STD SMS ( 1) SHEET SPLIT BILATERAL 84" X 80" LIF Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code
OFACardiovascular Surgical Instruments Tray
Device class
Class 1
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
Affected lot / code info
900-2618, 7 lots: 113078598 113099489 113109819 131110407 140211729 140412561 140513137

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 #129455. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.