The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2647-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Customed Extremity Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 285 units of Extremity 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, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Customed, Inc. is recalling 285 units of Extremity Packs, a medical device used by staff for surgical and patient care procedures such as wound healing and suture removals. 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 products were distributed only in Puerto Rico. The recall covers specific lots with expiration dates ranging from October 31, 2015, to May 31, 2016. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

Consumers and medical facilities should stop using the affected Extremity Packs and contact Customed, Inc. for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the products.

The recalled product

Product
EXTREMITY PACK 4/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
285

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 →