The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0296-2015·Announced 2014-12-10

Customed Laparotomy Packs Recalled Due to Compromised Sterility and Contamination Risk

Customed, Inc. is recalling 892 Laparotomy Packs (Catalog 900-149) because compromised sterility and inadequate storage conditions may result in patient infection.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a score of 5 per the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves compromised sterility leading to patient infection, a serious health risk.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 892 units of Laparotomy Packs, Catalog number 900-149. These medical devices are used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, and wound irrigation. The affected lots are 140412830, 140513345, 140613815, and 140714436.

The recall was initiated because the products have compromised sterility, which is not limited to potentially damaged packaging. Serious deficiencies in the manufacturing processes and uncontrolled, inadequate storage conditions increase the risk of contamination. This risk may result in patient infection.

The products were distributed in the United States to Florida, New York, and Puerto Rico. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class I recall. Medical facilities and consumers should stop using these products and contact the manufacturer or the FDA for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Laparotomy Pack, Catalog number 900-149. Used by medical staff to perform patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc.
Manufacturer
Customed, Inc
Affected units
892

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot numbers 140412830 140513345 140613815 140714436

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 179 recalled by Customed, Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 179 products in this recall →