The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2329-2014·Announced 2014-09-10

Customed Recalls Laparoscopy Packs Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 39 lots of EO sterilized laparoscopy 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 product (sterile surgical packs) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential contamination or loss of sterility.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 39 lots of EO sterilized laparoscopy packs, product code 900-486. The recall involves 1,712 units distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, Florida, Puerto Rico, USVI), Tortola, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

The recall was initiated because the company determined there is a possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on different catalog numbers. This defect could result in an injury to the patient due to product contamination or loss of sterility condition.

Healthcare facilities and consumers who have these specific lots should stop using the products and contact Customed, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement. The affected lots are identified by specific lot numbers listed in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
LAPAROSCOPY PACK - - (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED LIF (2) DRAPE % ECONOMY 53" X 77" LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. v.i" X 12' LIF (1) SCALPEL WITH HANDLE #11 (1) DRAPE LAP ABDOMINAL WITH POUCH 1 02" X 122" X 78" LIF (1 0) GAUZE SPONGE 4" X 4" 16 PLY XRD LIF (8) TOWEL AB
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 900-486

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 →