The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-2414-2014·Announced 2014-09-10

Customed Recalls Arthroscopy Packs Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 39 lots of arthroscopy 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 score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 39 lots of Arthroscopy Packs (Product Code 900-1832) due to a potential compromise in packaging integrity. The recalled items are EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bags with Tyvek double vents. The recall involves 600 units distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, specifically Florida, Puerto Rico, and USVI) and international locations such as Tortola, Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

The recall was initiated because the company determined 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 the loss of the product's sterility condition. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

Healthcare facilities and consumers who have these specific arthroscopy packs should stop using them immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but users should contact the manufacturer or their medical supply provider for guidance on handling the affected lots.

The recalled product

Product
ARTHROSCOPY PACK- (1) TABLE COVER REINFORCED 50" X 90" (1) PRE PAD WITH CUFF (2) GOWN XL SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED AAMI Ill (1) GOWN IMPERV. EXTRA REINFORCED LGE TNVRAP (1) MAYO STAND COVER REINFORCED (1) TUBE SUCTION CONNECT. X" X 12' (1) STOCKINETTE IMPERVIOUS 14" X 4
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 900-1832

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 →