The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2576-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Customed Premium Laparotomy Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 508 packs of Premium Laparotomy Packs in Puerto Rico due to inadequate validation of sterilization processes and package integrity.

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 medical device) where the hazard is theoretical (inadequate sterilization validation) and no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 508 packs of Premium Laparotomy Packs, product code 9001296. These medical supplies are used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, and wound irrigation. The recall is limited to products distributed in Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated because of inadequate validation and qualification of sterilization processes, as well as package integrity issues for products released for distribution as sterile. The affected lots have expiration dates ranging from November 30, 2015, to February 28, 2019.

Healthcare facilities and consumers in Puerto Rico who have these specific products should stop using them and contact Customed, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
PREMIUM LAPAROTOMY PK CUSTOMED 6/CS Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc. .
Manufacturer
Customed, Inc
Affected units
508

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 170 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 170 products in this recall →