—#129571

Product

Laparoscopy pack, , Code 900-3178, contains: (1) BULB SYRINGE 60cc LIF (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD LIF (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" LIF (3) GOWN SURG REINFORCED XL EXTRA LONG LEVEL IV (4) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) DRAPE VIDEO CAMERA 13cm X 244cm LIF (3) LITE GLOVE LIF (1) DRAPE LAP ABDOMINAL W/POUCH 102" X 122" X 78" (1) BLADE SURGICAL# 11 (1) SYRINGE 10cc WITHOUT NEEDLE LUER LOCK LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (1) SUTURE BAG FLORAL L/F (1) NEEDLE & BLADE COUNTER 10c MAG/CLEAR LIF (1) CABLE LAP 10FR 4MM MALE MONOP. LIF (1) SPECIMEN CONTAINER 4oz W/LID & LABEL (2) SHEET% 60" X 77" DRAPE REINFORCED LIF (1) TUBING INSUFFLATION SET W/0 RING ADAPTOR LIF (1) WRAPPER 24" X 24" LIF (1) ULTRA VERES NEEDLE 120MM LIF (1) TROCAR ENDO.XCELL DILATING TIP 11 MM (1) TROCAR ENDO.XCELL DILATING TIP 5MM LIF (1) CANNULA 5MM XCEL SLEEVES LIF (2) DENTURE CUP 8oz W/LID (2) DRESSING NON ADH TELFA 4" X 3" (1) CHLORAPREP 26ML APPLICATOR TEAL LIF Product Usage: EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.

FDA product code: FDE — Laparoscopy Kit
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Gastroenterology, Urology
Affected lot / code info: 900-3178, 4 lots: 131210899 140211837 140312152 140513143

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 #129571. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.