The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2463-2014·Announced 2014-09-10

Customed Recalls C-Birth Pack II Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

Customed is recalling C-Birth Pack II surgical 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 pack) 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 C-Birth Pack II surgical packs due to a potential compromise in packaging integrity. The affected products are EO sterilized surgical convenient packs packaged into polyester/polyethylene breather bags with Tyvek double vents. The recall involves 604 units across 3 lots with product code 900-2476.

The recall was initiated because the compromised packaging could result in product contamination or a loss of sterility condition. This poses a risk of injury to patients who use the products. The affected lots are identified by the numbers 112020348, 112051961, and 112072725.

The 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. Healthcare facilities and consumers should stop using these products and contact Customed, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
C - BIRTH PACK II {2) CUSTOMED CONTENT: (1) GOWN SURGEON REINFORCED XLGE TOWEL/WRAP LIF (4) TOWEL ABSORBENT 15" X 20" LIF (2) GOWN XLGE SMS IMPERVIOUS REINFORCED LIF (1) COVER MAYO STAND REINFORCED LIF (1) BLANKET BABY 30" X 30" POLYABS IMPERVIOUS LIF (1) SYRINGE EAR/
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 (2)

  • Product code 900-2476
  • 3 lot 112020348 112051961 112072725

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 →