—#129562

Product

Face Lift , Code 900-3083, contains: (I) SHEET ENT SPLIT 110" X 77" LIF (I) COVER TABLE REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (I) DRAPE HEAD WITH TAPE 44" X 26" LIF (I) COVER MAYO STAND REINFORCED LIF (I) BAG SUTURE FLORAL LIF (3) GOWN STANDARD LARGE SMS VEL/NE LABEL SAMPLE (I) COUNTER NEEDLE & BLADE 20C FOAM/MAG LIF ( I) STAPLE SKIN 35 WIDE LIF ( I) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT W' X 12' L/F ( I) PENCIL CAUTERY ROCKER SWITCH WITH HOLSTER LIF (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD LIF (2) BLADE # I5 CARBON RIB ( I) NEEDLE SPINAL ANEST22G X 3\12 LIF ( I) PR. GLOVE SURG. CUSTOMGUARD CHLOROPRENE 8.0 POWDER FREE LIF (2) *PR. GLOVE SURG. 6.5 POWDER LATEX (I) GUT PL FAST ABSORB 5-0 (2) SUTURE 2.0 VICRYL 25MM (3) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF 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: 900-3083, 5 lots: 113109930 131210851 131210953 140111437 140312196

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 #129562. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.