Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2409-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Customed, Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 10, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | May 20, 2014 |
| Quantity | 50 lots; 9749 units (multiple units per lot) |
| Location | Fajardo, PR, United States |
Official product description
MINOR LAPAROTOMY PACK - (1) TABLE COVER 50" X 90" REINFORCED LIF (1) GOWN SURG. X-LARGE REINFORCED TOWEL/WRAP (1) GOWN X-LARGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED LIF (3) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (1) YANKAUER SUCTION TUBE WITHOUT VENT LIF (2) COUNTER NEEDLE & BLADE 10C MAG/CLEAR LIF (5) LAP SPONGE PREWASH XRD L/F (4) DRAPE UTILITY WITH TAPE LIF (2) LITES GLOVE LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. ~" X 12' LIF (1) COVER MAYO STAND REINFORCED LIF (1) UTILITY BOWL 32oz (2) UTILITY BOWL 16oz (1) SPECIMEN CONTAINER 4oz WITH LID & LABEL (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER LIF (1) BLADE SURGICAL #10 CARBON STEEL (10) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16PLY XRD LIF (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL (1) DRAPE SHEET MEDIUM 41" X 69" LIF (1) DRAPE LAP WITH POUCH SMS STD L/F EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bag with Tyvek double vents.
Why the product 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.
Distribution information
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.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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