The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2603-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Customed Recalls Peri Gyn Packs Due to Sterilization Validation Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 80 units of Peri Gyn Packs distributed in Puerto Rico because of 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 is classified as FDA Class II and 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.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 80 units of Peri Gyn Packs, 10/CS. 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 was initiated due to inadequate validation and qualification of sterilization processes, as well as package integrity issues for products released for distribution as sterile.

The affected products were distributed only in Puerto Rico. The specific lot numbers involved are 141015510 (expiration 10/31/15), 141216415 (expiration 12/31/15), and 150116976 (expiration 1/31/16). The product code is 9001716.

This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. Medical facilities and consumers who possess these specific lots should stop using the products and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
PERI GYN PACK 10/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
80

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 →