Customed Minor Laparotomy Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues
Customed, Inc. is recalling 945 Minor Laparotomy Packs distributed 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 in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Customed, Inc. is recalling 945 units of Minor Laparotomy Packs (Code 9001735) that were distributed exclusively in Puerto Rico. The recall was initiated because the company identified inadequate validation and qualification of the sterilization processes and package integrity for these products, which were released for distribution as sterile.
These medical devices are used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures, including wound healing, suture removals, and wound irrigation. The affected lots have expiration dates ranging from October 31, 2015, to May 31, 2016.
Healthcare facilities and consumers in Puerto Rico who possess these specific lots should stop using the products and contact Customed, Inc. for instructions on return or replacement. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- MINOR LAP. PACK 5/CS REV. Used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, irrigate wounds, etc. .
- Manufacturer
- Customed, Inc
- Category
- Medical Device — Surgical Packs
- Affected units
- 945
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 →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Customed, Inc
See all →- HighCustomed Arthroscopy Surgical Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2016-04-20
- HighCustomed Laparotomy Surgical Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2016-04-20
- HighCustomed Femoral Surgical Pack Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2016-04-20
- HighCustomed Cystoscopy Surgical Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2016-04-20
- HighCustomed Basic Surgical Pack IV Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues
FDA (Devices) · 2016-04-20
Same hazard · infection
See all →- HighArrowhead DE LLC Recalls Arrow-LOK Implants Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-26
- SevereRegeneron Recalls Libtayo Injection Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns
FDA (Drugs) · 2026-08-26
- HighSurgipro Sutures Recalled for Potential Sterile Barrier Perforation
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-19
- HighV-Loc 180 Absorbable Wound Closure Device Recalled for Packaging Defects
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-19
- HighV-Loc 90 Absorbable Wound Closure Devices Recalled for Packaging Defects
FDA (Devices) · 2026-08-19