The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2686-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Customed Laparotomy Basic Packs Recalled for Sterilization Validation Issues

Customed, Inc. is recalling 30 units of Laparotomy Basic 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 surgical packs) 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 30 units of Laparotomy Basic Packs (Code 900547) that were distributed exclusively 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 include 141015717 (exp. 10/31/19), 150116505 (exp. 12/31/15), 141216349 (exp. 12/31/15), 150117000 (exp. 2/28/16), and 150518828 (exp. 5/31/16). These products are used by medical staff to perform surgical procedures and patient care procedures such as wound healing, suture removals, and wound irrigation.

The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the use of these products.

The recalled product

Product
LAPAROTOMY BASIC 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
30

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 →