The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2305-2014·Announced 2014-09-10

Customed Major Laparotomy Pack Recalled for Potential Sterility Loss

Customed is recalling Major Laparotomy Packs because packaging integrity may be compromised, potentially leading to product contamination or loss of sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of harm (injury due to contamination or loss of sterility) in a medical device where no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 34 lots of Customed Major Laparotomy Packs, totaling 5,556 units. These convenience packs contain multiple surgical components, including drapes, sponges, surgical blades, and utility bowls, and are EO sterilized and packaged in polyester/polyethylene breather bags with Tyvek double vents.

The recall was initiated because Customed determined that the packaging integrity of the products may be compromised. This defect could result in product contamination or a loss of sterility, which poses a risk of injury to patients.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically noting Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands) and in the countries of Tortola, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Mexico. The specific lot numbers are listed in the agency's recall record. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using these products and contact Customed, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Customed Major Laparotomy Pack , convenience pack include multiple components: Mayo stand cover, absorbent towel, bag suture, drape, suction tube, lite glove, gauze/sponges, drape, surgical blades, utility bowls, towels, tube suction, cautery tip, gown, and labels. EO steriliz
Manufacturer
Customed, Inc

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)

  • Product code 900-036

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 233 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 233 products in this recall →