The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2346-2014·Announced 2014-09-10

Customed Recalls Surgical Packs Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 1,041 units of EO sterilized surgical convenient packs because packaging integrity may be compromised, potentially leading to product contamination or loss of sterility.

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 text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 1,041 units of EO sterilized surgical convenient packs, identified by product code 900-741, across 16 specific lots. The recall involves multiple catalog numbers and items such as gowns, cautery tips, surgical solutions, and gloves. The affected products are packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bags with Tyvek double vents.

The recall was initiated because Customed determined there is a possibility that packaging integrity may be compromised on the affected lots. This defect could result in an injury to the patient due to product contamination or a loss of the sterility condition. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including nationwide in the United States (specifically Florida, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands) and in the countries of Tortola, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected products and contact Customed, Inc. for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
IMPLANTE DE ORTHOPEDIA- 1) GOWN IMPERV. XTRA REINF. XL SMS T/WRAP LEVEL IV (1) CAUTERY TIP POLISHER LIF (1) DURAPREP SURGICAL SOLUTION 26ml LIF (1) BAG SUTURE FLORAL LIF (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. Y.!" X 12' L/F (1) CAUTERY PENCIL ROCKER SWITCH LIF (2) *Pr. SURGEON NEUTR
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 900-741

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 →