The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2476-2014·Announced 2014-09-10

Customed Recalls Laparotomy Packs Due to Potential Packaging Integrity Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 93 units of Laparotomy Packs (900-2516) because packaging integrity may be compromised, risking product contamination or loss of sterility.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, the potential for loss of sterility in surgical packs represents a significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 93 units of Laparotomy Packs, product code 900-2516. The recall involves two specific lots: 131110250 and 131210792. These surgical packs contain various instruments and supplies, including table covers, towels, drapes, and surgical blades.

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 EO sterilized and packaged in polyester/polyethylene breather bags with Tyvek double vents.

The recalled 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. Users should stop using these products immediately and contact Customed, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Laparotomy Pack, 900-2516, pack contains: ( I) TABLE COVER44" X 90" ( I) CAUTERY PENCIL PUSH BOTTOM (4) TOWELS ABSORBENT 15" X 20" L/F ( I) BULB SYRINGE 60cc LIF (4) DRAPE UTILITY WIT APE LIF (I) SKIN MARKER W/RULER ( I) SUTURE BAG FLORAL LIF ( I) Y ANKAUER SUCTION TU
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 900-2516
  • 2 lots: 131110250 131210792

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 →